Communications Technician

• Base Pay $30.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time

Contact information

• Name Kaitlyn Ward

Western Operation Center

6400 IH-10

GVEC is looking to hire you for the position of Communication Technician I to deliver the unexpected with a willingness to continuously develop yourself, your department and our organization. As a Communication Technician I, you will help support a wide array of communication systems across a large geographic area. This role will be directly involved in leading and supporting various communications projects and system maintenance.

The minimum starting pay for this role is $30.00/hr plus bonuses that are tied to a multitude of organizational benchmarks set forth annually. Pay will be determined by skills, qualifications and experience.

• Assist with the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of associated Wireless (RF) and Fiber Optic technologies
• Acquire tower climbing, rescue and rigging certificates: authorized followed by competent
• Able to work on various physically demanding tasks to include high elevations
• Proficient in fiber splicing, testing and troubleshooting
• Skilled in power infrastructure support — UPS, DC Plants and generator plugs
• Comfortable conducting site surveys, interpreting diagrams and ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards
• Must be responsive and communicative during outages including working efficiently and effectively both internally and with other departments
• Must be capable of working on an on-call schedule, being responsive and alert to the network's health
• Have a basic understanding of the network and knowledge of the initial steps to resolve an outage, with clear and effective communication to keep all relevant parties informed

• Possess the following attributes:
  Strong work ethic, self-motivated, positive attitude and highly accountable
• Must be able to multi-task, effectively prioritize work and respond to needs quickly and efficiently
• Able to work independently and in a team-oriented collaborative environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills - able to effectively troubleshoot minor issues independently
• Team player with the resolve to provide and take constructive criticism that helps evolve the team
• Requires flexible hours

• Basic knowledge of RF and fiber test equipment. Examples: RF Spectrum analyzers, RF power meters, OTDR, Optical Power Meter and 1G & 10G Ethernet test sets
• Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures of RF/Fiber Optics Ethernet based systems
• Basic knowledge of backup power fundamentals (UPS, DC Plant & Generators) and grounding standards
• Basic knowledge of security systems installation and maintenance (Cameras/Card Access)
• Basic knowledge of two-way radio systems
• Experience with Cambium PTP and PMP, Aviat, Dragon wave, Motorola, Smart PTT, Adtran TA5000, DWDM, Eaton UPS and Eaton DC Systems

GVEC proudly provides Electric, Internet, HVAC, Solar and Battery Storage, and Electrician services in and around South-Central Texas. We have high expectations for our team members and in turn, support them with an excellent total rewards package and advancement opportunities. We want people who offer talent, a positive attitude, creative ideas and strong work ethic to deliver unexpected results.

We are a team of high achievers who hold each other accountable in exceeding our customers’ expectations and empowering the communities we serve. That accountability culture is what has helped us build an environment of honesty, teamwork and support, resulting in employees surrounded by coworkers who are dependable. We focus on accomplishing our goals with an outward mindset: being mindful of how our work and actions impact others, as well as seeing people for who they are and the unique value their perspective brings to us as a whole.

• Medical Plans
• 10% 401K Match
• Financial Incentives and Rewards
• Wellness Program
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Development
• Community Impact
• Work-Life Balance

Final date to receive applications:
October 14, 2026

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