Field Technician Starlink/Dish Network

SOUTHERN STAR; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

401K plan

Company vehicle

Life insurance

Paid time off

Smartphone stipend

Employee discounts

Job summary

SOUTHERN STAR is hiring technicians in Texas. The role includes paid training, base pay starting at $17.00 per hour with a 0.50 increase after 60 days, and a guaranteed $20.00 per hour through the first 9 months after training. You can earn $50k–$60k in year one and $60k–$85k+ with commissions and bonuses.

Expect to work 5 days weekly, including holidays, with Sundays and Mondays off. Benefits include 401K, PTO, life insurance, a company vehicle after training, and a monthly smartphone stipend.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Clear background, drug screen, and MVR required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to upsell products during installation.

Responsibilities

• Install DISH systems and upsell related services.
• Travel to customer sites as required.
• Provide technical support and customer guidance.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Customer service

Sales skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Job description

Training/Base pay rate of $17.00 per hour. The Base rate increases .50 upon completion of 60 days of employment.

We have a Guaranteed Hourly Rate of $20.00 per hour upon completion of training through your first 9 months. This allows time to build your bonus and commission skills.

If your post-training base rate, plus bonuses and commission don’t bring you to the Guaranteed Hourly Rate, we will increase your pay. However, the earning potential is much higher!

Schedule: This position requires working 5 days a week, which includes working on holidays. Your designated days off each week will be Sunday and Monday.

Bonus Opportunity: Earn a Trained and Active Bonus of $500.00, half of which you receive at approximately 60 days and the other at approximately 6 months.

About Us: At Southern Star, we are the driving fulfillment force behind award-winning DISH TV, cutting edge Starlink Satellite Internet and innovative home entertainment and security products. As a Southern Star technician, you will be more than a service provider; you will be a technology ambassador, enhancing the way customers interact with technology.

Compensation:

• Base Pay and Commissions: Start with a competitive hourly rate and earn commissions.
• Performance Incentives: Boost your earnings with performance bonuses.
• First-Year Potential: Earn between $50,000 - $60,000 or more in your first year.
• Experienced Technicians: Earn between $60,000 - $85,000+ annually.

Training and Growth:

• Paid Training: Comprehensive training to ensure your success.
• Support: Continuous support to help you achieve your career goals.
• Retirement: 401K plans.
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off.
• Life Insurance: Company paid $25,000 life insurance policy.
• Company Vehicle: Provided upon completion of training.
• Device Plan: Monthly stipend for using your own smartphone.
• Employee Discounts: Exclusive discounts through LifeMart, including home mortgage lender savings.

Role Requirements:

• Technical Skills: Strong technical knowledge and the ability to scale ladders up to 38 ft and navigate crawl spaces.
• Travel: Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time (lodging and per diem covered by SSI).
• Communication: Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Sales: Successfully upsell products and services to customers while installing DISH systems.
• Must have a clear Background, Drug Screen and Motor Vehicle Record