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Low Voltage Technician – Entry Level
Crain Automotive
Little Rock, AR 72223
Crain Automotive is looking for a motivated Entry-Level Low Voltage Technician to join our growing IT and Technology Services team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with technology, working with their hands, and learning new skills. Previous professional low-voltage experience is not required. We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and a desire to learn a technical trade.
You will work alongside an experienced Low Voltage Technician and our IT team, learning how to install, maintain, and troubleshoot the technology systems used throughout our dealership locations.
What You'll Learn and Do
- Assist with installation and termination of Cat5e/Cat6 network cabling
- Learn basic fiber-optic cabling installation and testing
- Install and assist with troubleshooting surveillance cameras
- Assist with access control, electronic door systems, intercoms, and related equipment
- Install wireless access points and other network equipment
- Help install network racks, patch panels, switches, and related hardware
- Route and secure cabling through ceilings, walls, conduits, and other pathways
- Learn proper cable termination, labeling, testing, and documentation techniques
- Assist with troubleshooting network connectivity and low-voltage equipment
- Learn to use cable testers, toner/probe tools, punch-down tools, crimpers, and other specialized equipment
- Read basic floor plans, wiring diagrams, and installation drawings
- Maintain clean, organized, and professional work areas
- Assist with equipment inventory and project documentation
- Travel to Crain Automotive locations throughout Arkansas as needed
- Work alongside experienced technicians and IT professionals on dealership technology projects
- Perform other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
We don't expect you to already know everything. We're looking for someone who is dependable, mechanically inclined, comfortable with technology, and eager to learn.
Ideal candidates will have:
- Basic knowledge or interest in computers, networking, electronics, construction, or low-voltage systems
- Experience using basic hand and power tools
- Ability and willingness to learn new technologies
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and pride in doing clean, professional work
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
- Ability to work independently as skills and experience develop
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Ability to safely work from ladders and lifts
- Ability to work in ceilings, equipment rooms, and other installation environments
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Experience with structured cabling, cameras, access control, networking, electronics, construction, automotive electronics, home automation, or similar work is a plus, but not required.
Technology You'll Have the Opportunity to Learn
Depending on the project, you'll gain hands-on experience with technologies such as:
- Ubiquiti UniFi networking
- Ubiquiti Protect surveillance systems
- Electronic access control
- IP cameras and surveillance systems
- Network switches and wireless access points
- Structured copper and fiber-optic cabling
- Intercom and communication systems
- Network racks and infrastructure
- Basic networking concepts including IP addressing and VLANs
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance
- Paid training and hands-on experience
- Opportunities for advancement and professional development
- Opportunity to build a career in IT, networking, physical security, and low-voltage technology
Build a Career With Crain Automotive
The Crain Automotive Team is Arkansas' largest family-owned and operated dealer group, with locations throughout Central and Northwest Arkansas.
Our dealerships depend on a wide range of technology—from networks and Wi-Fi to cameras, access control, communications, and other connected systems. As our company continues to grow, so does our need for talented technical people.
We're willing to teach the right person.
If you're someone who likes figuring out how things work, enjoys building and fixing things, takes pride in doing a job correctly, and wants an opportunity to develop real-world technical skills, we'd like to hear from you.
This isn't just an opportunity to get a job—it's an opportunity to learn a trade and build a career in technology with Crain Automotive.