Low-Voltage Fiber & Data Technician - Retail Remodels

Why Choose Wachter:

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

Benefits Package, Company paid:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
  

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 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.

Highly Desirable Skills (Preferred but Not Required)

Industry certifications: BICSI, OSHA, MSHA, AVIXA CTS, Panduit, Belden, or Corning.
Hands-on experience with fusion splicing.
Experience running DSX cable certification testing.