Installation Technician - Dallas, TX

Ford Audio-Video; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the AV industry as an Installation Technician. You'll install advanced audio, video, and lighting systems across local and nationwide projects, ensuring exceptional performance and client satisfaction. This role offers ongoing training, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Ongoing Industry Training

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

• Experience in AV, telecommunications, construction, or related field.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot audio, video, and lighting systems.
• Travel extensively (50-75%) to installation locations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

OSHA 10 Certification

Tools

Basic Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

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• Why Join Ford AV?**
  
  

At Ford AV, we don't just deliver technology; we create extraordinary experiences. As a trusted leader in the AV industry for over 50 years, we partner with top companies, universities, and government agencies to design and implement cutting-edge audiovisual solutions.

When you join Ford AV, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. We offer:

• Ongoing Industry Training to keep your skills sharp and your career moving forward.
• Comprehensive Benefits
  PTO and Major Holidays, Health and Life Insurance, 401k Matching, Discretionary Profit Sharing
• Career Advancement Opportunities in an industry-leading company.
• A Collaborative Culture where ideas thrive, and successes are celebrated.

Description

As an Installation Technician, you'll transform businesses by installing advanced low-voltage commercial audio, video, and lighting systems. Working on local and nationwide projects, you'll be responsible for bringing designs to life with precision and expertise. From LED/LCD video walls and touch panels to speakers, racks, patch bays, and mixing consoles, you'll ensure each system is installed, configured, and optimized to deliver exceptional performance. Your technical skills and attention to detail will create seamless, reliable installations that elevate experiences and exceed client expectations.

What You'll Do

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot audio, video, and lighting systems, including LED/LCD video walls, touch panels, and speakers.
• Pull and terminate cables and connectors (XLR, RJ45, TRS, BNC, F-CONN), harness racks, patch bays, and mixing consoles.
• Work collaboratively on job sites, adhering to safety protocols and company standards.
• Travel extensively (50-75%) to installation locations, including overnight trips.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to installations and projects.
• Participate in training to obtain certifications (e.g., DOT, OSHA 10) and further develop skills.

What We're Looking For

Skills and Experience

• High integrity, self-motivation, and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and a meticulous approach to installations.
• Experience in AV, telecommunications, construction, or a related field.
• Proficiency with basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to solder and crimp connectors.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Comfortable working in a construction environment (wearing PPE, handling dusty or unclean workspaces, and managing lack of climate control).
• Current OSHA 10 certification is a plus.

Ready to Apply?

Take the next step in your career and join a team that values your skills and expertise. Click the link to apply today:

www.fordav.com/careers

Ford is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace, and all employees are subject to drug testing. Pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug testing may be conducted in accordance with company policy and applicable laws. Employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result.

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Physical Requirements

The role requires lifting objects up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders up to 20 feet, working in extreme weather conditions, dusty environments, confined spaces, and on uneven surfaces. Safety and effective communication are paramount. The employee must be able to stand, walk, reach, climb, and perform tasks involving stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Long hours, night shifts, weekend work, holiday commitments, and extensive travel are expected.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting