Flight Technician

Flock Safety; City of Rochester, New York, Town of Yorktown (NY, NY, NY); On-site; USD 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dedicated Installation Technician to join its dynamic Field Operations team. This role is pivotal in ensuring customer satisfaction through the installation of cutting-edge safety products. Technicians will engage with clients, manage installations on-site, and maintain high standards of safety and professionalism. If you enjoy hands-on work, thrive in outdoor environments, and possess strong organizational skills, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow in a supportive and fast-paced atmosphere. Join a team that values your contributions and provides the tools you need to succeed.

Benefits

Stock Options

Company Vehicle

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in field work, construction, or similar is a plus.
• Strong communication and time-management skills are essential.
• Tech-savvy with a willingness to learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Install poles and various components per specifications.
• Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams.
• Manage daily inventory and provide installation pictures.

Skills

Field Work Experience

Construction Skills

Low Voltage Wiring

Time Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Tech Savvy

Driving Skills

Handyman Experience

Tools

Bucket Truck

Ford Transit

Ram 3500 Pickup Truck

Tow Behind Compressor

Skid Steer

Salesforce

Google Suite

Job description

The Opportunity:

Flock Safety is looking for an Installation Technician to join our Field Operations team. Our team is comprised of individuals who are results-driven, detail-oriented and combine a great work ethic with critical thinking to install products that delight our customers. Our technicians are the face of our company and interact frequently with a variety of our customers while out in the field. This is an important role that is crucial to the success of our business.

How you'll make an impact:

• Install poles of varying lengths per install specifications. Requires digging a minimum of 8” x 24” holes.
• Assemble, kit, and install various ancillary components and Flock Safety products.
• Mount solar panels on poles, as well as attaching external batteries to solar panels.
• Affix license-plate reading cameras to poles, angle to capture desired footage.
• Work on both public and private roads, working often on equipment 10-12’ high.
• Occasionally working with a bucket truck and/or ladder to work on equipment up to 30’ high.
• Repairing minor breaks in underground irrigation or private wiring.
• Adhere to daily schedule by showing up prepared and on time.
• Complete work in a reasonable time frame.
• Provide installation pictures via the Flock field app.
• Perform work in safe and professional manner.
• Meet with customers to discuss installation options and perform site surveys.
• Communicate effectively with both internal teams and customers.
• Driving (and bringing home daily) a Dodge Promaster 1500 or similar company vehicle.
• Daily inventory management and reporting.
• Project coordination between end users and deployment teams.

The Skillset:

• This role requires frequent/continuous bending, digging, reaching, climbing, squatting, sitting, standing, walking, driving, and independently lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Prior experience with field work is a plus: construction, security systems, low voltage wiring, or similar.
• Prior knowledge or willingness to be trained to operate and drive a bucket truck on occasion.
• Comfortable driving a work van (Ford Transit) and occasionally a 1 ton pickup truck (Ram 3500) or towing a small trailer.
• Prior use of tow behind compressor, stand on skid steer (Toro Dingo) or ride on skid steer (Bobat) is a plus. (training included)
• Must be comfortable working on and around ladders/heights.
• Handyman-like experience whether personally or professionally.
• Able to think on your feet and while using your hands.
• Time-management and communication skills.
• Highly organized.
• Desire to work outdoors and comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• General knowledge for all things tech, and the ability/desire to learn and work with new software/tools.
• Positive and professional demeanor.
• Willingness to go outside your comfort zone when the situation requires it.
• Basic knowledge of computer skills, Salesforce, Google Suite and email.

Required Availability: Work hours are M-F during daylight hours. As a traveling technician, you may be asked to work extended hours, and some Saturdays in order to meet project deadlines and customer expectations.

Travel: Expect to be on the road at least 3 weeks a month, including weekends performing installation activities across the US.

Physical Activities Performed Frequently:

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 75 pounds in all directions.
• Communicating with others to exchange information, often over the phone.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Constantly assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Environmental Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Occasionally working in seasonal high and low temperatures.
• Frequently working in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Occasionally working in noisy environments.
• Occasionally working in hazardous conditions: near highways or heavy traffic.
• Frequent sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Constant light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Frequent medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.

Salary & Equity:

• In this role, you’ll receive a starting salary of $57,200 as well as stock options.