Field Technician Starlink/Dish Network

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.
• Base Pay Details: Training/base pay rate of $17.00 per hour. The base rate increases $0.50 upon completion of 60 days of employment. Guaranteed Hourly Rate of $20.00 per hour upon completion of training through your first 9 months. If your post‑training base rate, plus bonuses and commission don’t bring you to the Guaranteed Hourly Rate, we will increase your pay.

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.

Benefits

• Insurance: Comprehensive insurance benefits.
• 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.
• Time Management: Effective time management skills.
• Must have a clear background, drug screen, and motor vehicle record.