Satellite Technicians - North Richland Hills, TX

If you seek a rewarding opportunity to build a lasting career, have a thirst for adventure and the desire to prove yourself, consider joining EchoStar, a Fortune 300 company that has redefined the entertainment industry in the U.S. through our consumer brand - DISH Network. Through DISH Network, we serve over 12 million customers with the latest in satellite TV programming offerings and technology, providing better TV for all.



We aggressively recruit energetic, driven, intelligent people to meet the demands of our exciting industry and to help us reach our vision of changing the way the world communicates. To add to our team of talented people, we are currently seeking Satellite Technicians.



IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SATELLITE TECHICIANS IN OUR NORTH RICHLAND HILLS OFFICE.

The responsibilities of this role include:

Installs dishes and related equipment to receive satellite signals for such purposes as video, telephone, telex, facsimile, data, or radio communication.

Reviews installation specifications, building permit, manufacturers instructions, and government ordinances to determine installation site.

Discusses site location and construction requirements with customer.

Climbs ladder to install when area is inaccessible from ground.

Orients dish to direction and altitude of communication satellite.

Solders connections to electronic controls.

Connects dish and television set to signal converter control box.

Performs off air broadcast network signal strength test, per guidelines.

Tests installed system for conformance to specifications.

Instructs customer in use of equipment.

Replaces or repairs defective parts.

Constructs pole or roof mounts for antenna base.
Ensures that documentation is effectively completed and submitted, as appropriate.

Contributes to revenue through appropriate upsells.

Accurately maintains van inventory.

Ensure that the highest quality of service is provided to promote superior customer satisfaction.

Adheres to safety guidelines and requirements.

Other duties as needed



The Satellite Technicians will benefit from:


FREE satellite TV system and programming

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending options and employee assistance plan

401(k) and employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Training opportunities




job Requirements


Minimum qualifications to be considered are:

High school diploma or GED coupled with three to six months related technical experience or education preferred.

Must be able to clear a 10-year criminal background check, a pre-employment drug test and have a clear 3-year driving record.

Must be willing to work flexible hours, overtime and holidays as needed.
Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.

The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.