Field Technician Starlink/Dish Network

About the role

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.

Pay

• Training/base pay rate: $17.00 per hour.
• Base rate increases by $0.50 upon completion of training.
• Guaranteed hourly rate: $20.00 per hour upon completion of training through the first 9 months; if base pay plus bonuses and commission fall short, pay will be increased to meet the guarantee.
• Trained and Active Bonus: $750.00, paid half at ~60 days and half at ~6 months.
• First‑year earning potential: $50,000–$60,000 or more.
• Experienced technicians can earn $60,000–$85,000+ annually.

Schedule

This position requires working 5 days a week, including holidays. Designated days off each week are Sunday and Monday.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance benefits.
• 401K retirement plans.
• Generous paid time off.
• Company‑paid $25,000 life insurance policy.
• Company vehicle provided upon completion of training.
• Monthly stipend for using your own smartphone.
• Employee discounts through LifeMart, including home mortgage lender savings.

Skills

• Strong technical knowledge and ability to scale ladders up to 38 ft and navigate crawl spaces.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to successfully upsell products and services while installing DISH systems.
• Effective time management skills.

Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time (lodging and per diem covered).
• Must pass a clear background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record check.