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Why Wachter? Full-time work Competitive Compensation based on experience Paid weekly Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required Company vehicle provided, in some cases, after initial 2-4 weeks of employment Drive time and mileage paid for use of personal vehicle when travel is required Paid Vacation and Holidays Opportunities for certification and career advancement Supportive team environment Benefits Package - Company Paid! Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance Paid Vacation and Holiday Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings Key Responsibilities Lead Teams: Serve as the primary working lead for small crews. Direct Work: Provide daily task direction and technical guidance. Install Cabling: Remain fully hands-on with Cat6, Cat6A, and fiber. Manage Infrastructure: Oversee paging, wireless/AP, CCTV, and access control. Coordinate Tasks: Plan daily work schedules directly with the Foreman. Operate Lifts: Safely operate 40ft+ boom and scissor lifts. Read Blueprints: Interpret prints and plan efficient cable pathways. Build Closets: Support large-scale MDF/IDF closet buildouts. Install Supports: Set up J-hooks, ladder racks, innerduct, and trays. Dress & Label: Ensure all cabling is neatly organized and labeled. Organize Site: Assist with material staging and jobsite organization. Troubleshoot Issues: Identify and fix cabling and system problems. Report Progress: Provide daily progress updates to the Foreman. Enforce Safety: Maintain strict safety and quality standards on-site. Job Requirements Experience: 3–5+ years of low-voltage or data cabling. Leadership: Proven experience as a Lead Tech or Crew Lead. Technical Skills: Strong Cat6 and fiber termination and testing. Systems Knowledge: Experience with paging, CCTV, and access control. Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret site blueprints. Heights: Comfortable working at height in large warehouses. Tech Savvy: Proficient with smartphones, email, and basic spreadsheets. Tools & Gear: Must have basic telecom tools and standard PPE. Transport: Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license. Background: Clean driving record required for travel. Flexibility: Willingness to travel and work 50–60 hours weekly. About: Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful. We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries. Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , and LinkedIn . We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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Why Wachter?
Full-time work
Competitive Compensation based on experience
Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required
Company vehicle provided, in some cases, after initial 2-4 weeks of employment
Drive time and mileage paid for use of personal vehicle when travel is required
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Opportunities for certification and career advancement
Supportive team environment
Benefits Package - Company Paid!
Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
Paid Vacation and Holiday
Lead Teams: Serve as the primary working lead for small crews.
Direct Work: Provide daily task direction and technical guidance.
Install Cabling: Remain fully hands-on with Cat6, Cat6A, and fiber.
Manage Infrastructure: Oversee paging, wireless/AP, CCTV, and access control.
Coordinate Tasks: Plan daily work schedules directly with the Foreman.
Operate Lifts: Safely operate 40ft+ boom and scissor lifts.
Read Blueprints: Interpret prints and plan efficient cable pathways.
Build Closets: Support large-scale MDF/IDF closet buildouts.
Install Supports: Set up J-hooks, ladder racks, innerduct, and trays.
Dress & Label: Ensure all cabling is neatly organized and labeled.
Organize Site: Assist with material staging and jobsite organization.
Troubleshoot Issues: Identify and fix cabling and system problems.

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