Low-Voltage Fiber & Data Technician - Retail Remodels

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Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!

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Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!

We are seeking an experienced Low-Voltage Fiber & Data Technician with expert capabilities in single-mode and multi-mode fiber fusion splicing and testing to drive our hands-on installation projects forward. This position is ideal for a highly organized professional who possesses strong communication skills and the ability to accurately read and execute blueprints. Dedicated to remodels and new store rollouts, this role requires complete flexibility with working day or night shifts, as well as extensive travel for up to 12 weeks at a time to support diverse nationwide project timelines.

Full-time work

Competitive Compensation based on experience

Paid weekly

Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required

Company-provided cell phone

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

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits--No premium cost!

Life, AD&D and LTD insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings

Large-Scale Cabling Deployments: Pull and route up to 300 copper cables and 8,000 to 10,000 feet of fiber optic cabling per new store install

Advanced Fiber Splicing & Testing: Perform precision interior multi-mode fusion splicing and exterior/underground single-mode fusion splicing for main structures and external assets like fuel stations.

Site Infrastructure Setup: Mount, secure, and terminate up to 4 Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDFs) directly in ceiling spaces.

Device & Network Installations: Mount and connect network switches, wireless access points (WAPs), VoIP phones, computers, printers, and auxiliary equipment.

Department Re-Cabling & Relocation: Efficiently add, move, and relocate existing copper infrastructure during active retail department remodels.

Site Coordination & Planning: Interface directly with General Contractors (GCs) and adjacent MEP trades on-site to ensure smooth build progression.

Post-Installation Validation: Conduct full wireless surveys and comprehensive cable testing upon completion of both remodel and new construction projects.

Documentation & Reporting: Utilize a laptop to accurately document, track, and share technical test results with management and clients.

Aerial Work: Operate BOOM and/or scissor lifts to work at heights up to 40+ feet.

Experience: 2–5 years of hands-on experience in low-voltage systems, structured cabling, networking, and CCTV.

Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of fiber optic termination, network infrastructure, and Point-of-Sale (POS) deployment/troubleshooting.

Licensing: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no DUI/DWI in the last 3 years).

Transportation: Reliable personal transportation.

Tools: Must possess basic telecom tools and standard Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Leadership: Comfortable working independently and collaboratively alongside GCs and other commercial trades

Schedule & Travel Flexibility: Must be willing and able to travel continuously for up to 12 weeks and maintain full flexibility for both day and night shift rotations.

Industry certifications: BICSI, OSHA, MSHA, AVIXA CTS, Panduit, Belden, or Corning.

Hands-on experience with fusion splicing.

Experience running DSX cable certification testing.

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.

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.