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Low Voltage Access Control Lead Project Technicians

Wachter, Inc.
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026

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

 

Wachter’s Regional Technology Offices in Las Vegas, NV, market is accepting applications for Low Voltage Lead Project Technicians for long and short-term projects. Candidates should have experience leading jobs with data, voice, alarm, video, and paging systems. 

 

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.   

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Benefits Package: Company Paid!
  • Medical, Dental and LTD insurance 
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays 
  • Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings. 
  • Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required. 
  • Company vehicles could be provided after an initial 2-4 weeks of employment. 


Requirements:
  • 3-5 years of experience as a Low Voltage Cable Technician with CAT5e, fiber optic, and network experience. 
  • Knowledge and experience with CCTV, Security Systems, and Alarm Systems is a plus.   
  • Industry-specific certifications are a huge plus (BICSI, Siemon, Panduit, Belden, Corning).  
  • Available for extensive travel, road warrior.  
  • Ability to work primarily nights and day shifts when the job requires. 
  • 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 data cabling.  
  • Knowledgeable in closeouts and MDF/IDF build-outs. 
  • Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes.  
  • Ability to work in cramped spaces.  
  • Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights.  
  • Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation.  
  • Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure.  
  • Proficient with the use of smartphones, personal computers, including email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office programs. 
  • Excellent customer relationship and communication skills: verbal and written.  
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.  
  • Experience in conduit installation is a plus. 


Responsibilities:
  • Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various cabling infrastructure.  
  • Installation of IP cameras, specifically Axis. 
  • 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.  
  • Installing of cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.  
  • Repairing cable poles and towers.  
  • Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cables systems and component devices are    
  • operational.  
  • Troubleshoot issues with cable networks to ensure the proper functioning and to ensure the system meets 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.  
  • Provide regular updates to Project Management on project status and current objectives.   
  • Lead small crews of 2-8 technicians by providing daily instruction and training, as needed. 


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$20 - $30 an hour
Base on qualifications and experience.
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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.

Salary : $20 - $30

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