Low Voltage Technician - BICSI Certified

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path! Wachter is accepting applications for a BICSI Certified Low Voltage Project Technicians needed for Kansas City, MO area. Candidates responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and repairing Copper and Fiber in commercial and industrial environments. This full-time position requires travel and a willingness to learn and help in other structured cabling environments if needed.

We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians for special installation projects, who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.  

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
• Life, AD&D and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Teladoc, TriaHealth, Legal Shield
• Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings
• Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required
• Drive time and mileage paid for use of a personal vehicle when travel is required.

Requirements:

• Experience as a Data Cable Technician.
• Must be BICSI Certified.
• Available for occasional travel within at least 3 hour radius of Kansas City.
• Willing to work early morning shift work and 7 am /7:30 am day shift depending on customer needs.
• Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
• Experience in CCTV, voice, and data cabling is a plus.
• Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces.
• Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights.
• Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation.
• Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure.
• Attention to detail and safety are critical.
• Proficient with the use of smartphones, personal computers, including email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience in conduit installation is a plus.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.

Responsibilities:

• Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various cabling infrastructure.
• Daily communication with project manager is required for a detailed account of progress; planning the next day's tasks; relaying manpower/equipment/material needs.
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
• Ensuring all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.
• Installing of cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.
• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational.
• Quality of work/neatness of cabling.
• Troubleshoot issues with cable networks.