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Satellite / Broadband Technician
Gonzales, LA
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$20.00•$40.00 per hour (DOE & licensing) + Overtime opportunities
APPLICATION NOTICE
All hiring is handled exclusively through Indeed. DO NOT call, email, or visit our office regarding this job posting. Any direct inquiries to the office will result in immediate disqualification from the hiring process. About VEC Solutions VEC Solutions is a licensed industrial and commercial contractor (LASFM #F2157) delivering turnkey low-voltage communications, fiber optic infrastructure, NDAA-compliant physical security, access control, and underground utility pathway solutions. We are hiring a skilled, dependable Communications Technician (Mid to Lead Level) to handle solo field service calls, commercial installations, and plant maintenance across our client base.
Key Responsibilities Access Control & Physical Security:
Install, wire, program, and service commercial/industrial access control systems, card readers, door strikes, maglocks, and request-to-exit hardware (Keyscan, Frontier, ASSA ABLOY, etc.).
NDAA-Compliant Video Surveillance:
Mount, configure, and service commercial IP surveillance hardware, NVRs, and cameras (Hanwha Vision, Pelco, Digital Watchdog, etc.).
Fiber Optics & Structured Cabling:
Route, terminate, and certify Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A and fiber optic cabling; perform precision fusion splicing, OTDR analysis, and optical power meter testing.
Autonomous Field Service:
Manage solo service dispatches efficiently, systematically diagnosing electrical and network faults before executing repairs (collaborating on 2-person crews for major installations when required).
Aerial & Height Work:
Safely operate aerial equipment (scissor lifts, boom lifts) and climb ladders at heights exceeding 20 feet on commercial and industrial job sites.
What We Offer Hourly Pay:
$20.00•$40.00/hour based on experience, with regular overtime opportunities
Take-Home Vehicle:
Dedicated company service vehicle assigned for daily dispatch and commute
Company-Paid Training & Licensing:
Complete time and monetary sponsorship for Louisiana State Fire Marshal licensing, TWIC cards, and
OSHA 10/30
certifications
Equipment Supplied:
VEC provides all specialized diagnostic electronics (OTDRs, fusion splicers, network testers), power tools, and specialty hand tools
Benefits Package:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and
Professional Development Assistance Qualifications & Physical Requirements Experience:
2+ years of hands-on low-voltage, access control, CCTV, or fiber optic termination experience (must be capable of operating without direct on-site supervision).
Driver's Record:
Valid Driver's License with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) to meet take-home vehicle insurance standards.
Industrial Site Access:
Ability to pass industrial background checks and pre-employment/random DISA drug screenings (including hair follicle testing).
Physical & Heights:
Ability to work at heights (20+ ft ladders, boom/scissor lifts), lift up to 50 lbs, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Tools:
Must provide your own standard personal hand tools (screwdrivers, snips, wire strippers, pliers, punchdown tool). All power tools and specialized electronics are supplied by VEC. How to Apply Submit your resume and complete the required screening questions directly on Indeed. To ensure fair and organized applicant tracking, all communications must go through Indeed messaging.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.00•$40.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Can you pass a DISA hair drug test? This is required for entry at some of the client sites we work at. Are you at least 21 years of age? This is required to be added to our insurance as a driver.
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Fiber Optic Splicing:
1 year (Preferred)
Cabling Installation:
1 year (Preferred)
Copper Ethernet Termination:
1 year (Preferred)
Driving:
1 year (Required)
Language:
English (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) TWIC Card (Preferred) Fire Marshal Technician License (Preferred) OSHA Card (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)
