Low-Voltage Fiber & Data Technician

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.  

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.