Wachter3mo ago

USD 24–30/yr

Traveling Lead Technician - Large Scale Infrastructure Projects

United States·Arlington,Arlingtonlead

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Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path! Traveling Lead Technician (50–60 Hours/Week) If you thrive in the fast-paced environment of 500k+ sq. ft. distribution centers and don’t mind the travel, this is the role for you.

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

Traveling Lead Technician (50–60 Hours/Week)

If you thrive in the fast-paced environment of 500k+ sq. ft. distribution centers and don’t mind the travel, this is the role for you. We’re looking for a hard-working Lead Technician to coordinate daily tasks with the Foreman, operate 40ft+ lifts, and keep our installations on track. We offer steady OT and the chance to run crews on some of the biggest builds in the country.

We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians for service and 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. 

Full-time work

Competitive Compensation based on experience

Paid weekly

Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required

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

Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance

Paid Vacation and Holiday

Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings

3–5+ years of low-voltage or data cabling experience

Proven experience acting as a Lead Technician or Crew Lead

Strong Cat6 and fiber termination and testing skills

Experience with paging, wireless/AP cabling, CCTV, and access control cabling

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and site maps

Comfortable working at height and in large warehouse environments

Ability to lead crews of 2–4 technicians while remaining hands-on

Strong communication skills with Foremen and Project Managers

Proficient with smartphones, email, and basic spreadsheets

Basic telecommunications tools, PPE, and reliable transportation

Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

Willingness to travel extensively and work 50–60 hour weeks

Serve as the primary working lead for small crews on large warehouse and distribution center projects

Lead and support crews of 2–4 technicians, providing daily task direction and technical guidance

Remain fully hands-on with Cat6, Cat6A, and fiber (single-mode & multi-mode) installations

Perform and oversee paging, wireless/AP cabling, CCTV, and access control cabling

Coordinate daily work plans with the Foreman

Operate boom and scissor lifts (40+ ft work)

Read prints, plan cable pathways, and support MDF/IDF buildouts

Install cable support systems including J-hooks, ladder rack, innerduct, and tray

Ensure cabling is neatly dressed, labeled, and installed per standards

Assist with material staging and jobsite organization

Troubleshoot cabling and system issues

Provide daily progress updates to the Foreman

Enforce safety and quality standards within assigned work areas

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.