Traveling Lead Technician - Supply Chain Infrastructure

Why Wachter?

• 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

Benefits Package - Company Paid!

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holiday
• Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings

Key Responsibilities

Lead Teams: Serve as the primary working lead for small crews.
Direct Work: Provide daily task direction and technical guidance.
Install Cabling: Remain fully hands-on with Cat6, Cat6A, and fiber.
Manage Infrastructure: Oversee paging, wireless/AP, CCTV, and access control.
Coordinate Tasks: Plan daily work schedules directly with the Foreman.
Operate Lifts: Safely operate 40ft+ boom and scissor lifts.
Read Blueprints: Interpret prints and plan efficient cable pathways.
Build Closets: Support large-scale MDF/IDF closet buildouts.
Install Supports: Set up J-hooks, ladder racks, innerduct, and trays.
Dress & Label: Ensure all cabling is neatly organized and labeled.
Organize Site: Assist with material staging and jobsite organization.
Troubleshoot Issues: Identify and fix cabling and system problems.
Report Progress: Provide daily progress updates to the Foreman.
Enforce Safety: Maintain strict safety and quality standards on-site.

Job Requirements

• Experience: 3–5+ years of low-voltage or data cabling.
• Leadership: Proven experience as a Lead Tech or Crew Lead.
• Technical Skills: Strong Cat6 and fiber termination and testing.
• Systems Knowledge: Experience with paging, CCTV, and access control.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret site blueprints.
• Heights: Comfortable working at height in large warehouses.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient with smartphones, email, and basic spreadsheets.
• Tools & Gear: Must have basic telecom tools and standard PPE.
• Transport: Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Background: Clean driving record required for travel.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel and work 50–60 hours weekly.