Data Lead Technician

Wachter

Sourced from Wachter's careers site · verified 2 days ago

Nashville, TN on site Company has sponsored H-1B before Posted October 13, 2026
Job description
Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!  
 
Wachter is accepting applications for Low Voltage Project Technicians for service and project work at various locations across the United States. This position is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and repairing structured cabling systems in various 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 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--No premium cost!
  • Life, AD&D and LTD insurance
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings
  • Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required
  • Drive time and mileage paid for use of personal vehicle when travel is required

Requirements:

  • Experience as a Data Cable Technician. 
  • Strong background in installing and troubleshooting structured cabling systems in retail environments.
  • Must hold a current valid State required license(s) for low voltage/burglar alarm/fire alarm/security/CCTV.
  • Available for extensive travel. 
  • Flexible and willing to work on-call, day or night shifts as the jobs require. 
  • Experience reading blueprints and site maps. 
  • Experience in CCTV, Voice, and Fire Alarm cabling is a plus.
  • Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes. 
  • Ability to work in cramped spaces. 
  • Experience working with Copper and Fiber.
  • Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights. 
  • Has PPE, basic telecommunication tools, and hand tools.
  • Reliable transportation with required insurance coverage.
  • Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure. 
  • Great communication skills; verbal and written.
  • Excellent customer relationship skills.
  • Highly proficient with the use of email, spreadsheets, and the ability to learn internal systems.
  • 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. 
  • 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. 
  • Assist with pre-installation opportunities by designing and planning technical solutions
  • 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. 
  • Troubleshoot issues with cable networks. 
  • Ensure electrical systems meet local, county, state, or federal codes; legal and/or insurance requirements.
  • Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.
  • Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
  •  
    Technicians with experience in CCTV, voice, and data cabling are encouraged to apply. 
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.
 

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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.

Compensation (from employer):
28–32 USD per-hour-wage

Skills

  • Data Cable Technician
  • structured cabling systems
  • retail environments
  • current valid state-required low voltage, burglar alarm, fire alarm, security, or CCTV license
  • extensive travel
  • on-call and day or night shift flexibility
  • blueprints
  • site maps
  • independent colors
  • color codes
  • work in cramped spaces
  • copper
  • fiber
  • BOOM or scissor lift operation
  • work at heights
  • PPE
  • basic telecommunication tools
  • hand tools
  • reliable transportation
  • required insurance coverage
  • cabling infrastructure
  • verbal and written communication
  • customer relations
  • email
  • spreadsheets
  • clean driving record
  • valid driver's license
  • CCTV
  • voice cabling
  • fire alarm cabling
  • conduit installation
  • structured cabling
  • low voltage
  • data cabling
  • fiber optics
About this role

Summary

Install, test, troubleshoot, and maintain commercial cabling infrastructure, while traveling to project locations and ensuring code and safety compliance.

Job title

Data Lead Technician

Experience level

Experience as a Data Cable Technician

Industry

electrical and communications services

Location

Nashville, TN · On-site

Salary

28–32 USD per-hour-wage

Listed in the job description

Visa sponsorship

Company has sponsored H-1B before

Management role

No

Posting history
  1. Oct 13, 2026 First posted
  2. Oct 13, 2026 Live now

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