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 of $17.00 per hour. The base rate increases by $0.50 upon completion of training. We have a 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, does not bring you to the guaranteed hourly rate, we will increase your pay. Additionally, you can earn a Trained and Active Bonus of $750.00 (half paid at approximately 60 days, the other half at approximately 6 months). First‑year earning potential is between $50,000 and $60,000 or more, and experienced technicians can earn $60,000–$85,000+ annually.
Schedule
This position requires working 5 days a week, which includes working on holidays. Your designated days off each week are Sunday and Monday.
Benefits
- Comprehensive insurance benefits
- 401K 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
Requirements
- Strong technical knowledge and ability to scale ladders up to 38 ft and navigate crawl spaces
- Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time (lodging and per diem covered by SSI)
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to successfully upsell products and services to customers while installing DISH systems
- Effective time management skills
- Clear background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record