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 rate: $19.00 per hour.
• Base rate increases by $0.50 upon completion of training.
• Guaranteed Hourly Rate: $23.00 per hour upon completion of training through your first 9 months.
• If post‑training base rate plus bonuses and commission does not reach the Guaranteed Hourly Rate, pay will be increased to meet it.
• Trained and Active Bonus: $1,500.00 – half paid at approximately 60 days, the other half at approximately 6 months.
• Performance incentives boost earnings.
• First‑Year Potential: earn between $50,000 – $60,000 or more in your first year.
• Experienced Technicians: earn between $60,000 – $85,000+ annually.
• Paid Training: comprehensive training to ensure success.
• Support: continuous support to help you achieve career goals.

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.

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.