Global Technical Support Engineer
Gunnebo Entrance Control
Lead Data Technician
Wachter, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Dallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $18 - $25 per hour
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and repairing structured cabling systems in various environments.
- 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.
- Position requires travel and ability to work independently and collaboratively with electricians, engineers, and technicians.
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.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits--No premium cost!
- Life, AD&D and LTD insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- MD Live, TriaHealth, Legal and Identity Theft Monitoring
- 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
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
structured cabling systemslow voltage cablingtroubleshootinginstallationcable support structuresCCTV cablingVoice cablingFire Alarm cablingCopper cablingFiber cabling
Soft skills
communication skillscustomer relationship skillsflexibilityindependencecollaboration
Certifications
State required license for low voltageburglar alarm certificationfire alarm certificationsecurity certificationCCTV certification
