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Low-Voltage Fiber & Data Technician - Retail Remodels

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Experienced Low-Voltage Fiber & Data Technician responsible for large-scale cabling, advanced fiber fusion splicing/testing, IDF/Mount/termination, and device installations for nationwide retail remodels and rollouts.

About this role

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.
  • 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.

    • Skills

    BICSICCTVDSX Cable CertificationFiber Fusion SplicingFiber Optic TerminationIDF InstallationMulti-mode FiberNetwork InfrastructureNetwork SwitchesOSHAPOS DeploymentSingle-mode FiberStructured CablingVoIP PhonesWireless Access Points

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