Low-Voltage Fiber and Data Technician – Retail Remodels

Job overview

Compensation is $25–$35 per hour. The Low-Voltage Fiber and Data Technician – Retail Remodels role is onsite, with projects supporting retail remodels and new store rollouts. The listing is based in Houston, TX, and requires extensive travel for up to 12 weeks at a time. Wachter designs, installs, and maintains electrical, data, security, communications, and automation technologies for commercial and industrial clients. The technician installs and validates cabling and network infrastructure, including fiber splicing, device connections, and testing. The work supports store construction and remodel schedules through coordination with general contractors and other trades, accurate documentation, and post-installation checks.

What you'll do

• Pull and route copper and fiber-optic cabling
• perform interior multimode and exterior or underground single-mode fusion splicing
• mount, secure, and terminate IDFs
• install network switches, wireless access points, VoIP phones, computers, printers, and auxiliary equipment
• add, move, and relocate copper infrastructure during remodels
• coordinate onsite with general contractors and adjacent MEP trades
• conduct wireless surveys and cable testing
• document and share technical test results
• operate boom or scissor lifts for work at heights.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

low-voltage technician

fiber and data

retail remodels

fiber splicing

structured cabling

network installation

cable testing

houston tx

wachter

travel up to 12 weeks

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision benefits with no premium cost
• life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• paid vacation and holidays
• company-matched 401(k) and IRA retirement savings
• per diem for overnight travel
• company-provided cell phone
• possible company vehicle
• paid drive time and mileage for personal vehicle use
• certification and career advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Requires continuous travel for up to 12 weeks and flexibility for day or night shift rotations. Per diem is paid when overnight travel is required.

About the employer

Wachter, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. Sector: 23.