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Southern Star, Inc. is always accepting applications for installers. If you are interested and would like someone to contact you please request more information and someone should contact you within 48-72 hours. No experience is necessary although preferred, and we will provide a vehicle for you to drive upon successful completion of our training program.
   
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Please review our qualifications below:

Job Title:DBS Installation and Repair Technician
Department:DBS - Residential
Location:Local Office
Reports To:Local Office Manager or other designated supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Prepared by:Dustin W. Landes

Summary:
The DBS installation technician will be expected to efficiently and professionally install Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) equipment and service at customer sites.  The installer will install all necessary equipment to complete the assigned work that ensures complete customer satisfaction whjile adhering to industry and company technical standards.

Position Responsibilities:
Installs and services DBS equipment (includes, but is not limited to: receiving antennas, LNB's wiring, multi-switches, and IRD's) at customer locations.

Installs and services peripheral equipment related to DBS installations. (Includes, but is not limited to: off-air antennas, telephone outlets, wired and wireless remote extenders, and surge protectors.)

To provide the highest quality customer education in the proper use of equipment and/or services installed.

  Reconciles all assigned work to company and vendor call centers. Maintains proper paperwork related to all assigned work.

Maintains and keeps secure all issued equipment and materials and report any losses to appropriate personnel immediately.

Works under minimal supervision on duties and assigned tasks of substantial variety and complexity.

Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 75 lbs, perform overhead activities, and climb ladders.

Required to work at heights of 40 feet or more.

Must be able to perform assigned duties in a confined space.

Must be able to use mechanical and electrical power tools and handle physically exerting workload.

  Must be able to perform work outside for extended periods of time.

 Must possess visual capability to perform close exacting work.

  Must have valid driver's license, be able to operate a motor vehicle and maintain an acceptable driving record as determined by SSI's insurance carrier.

Must have basic computer skills.

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent.

  Experience:
One to two years of job-related experience in CATV, Telephony, or DBS installation work preferred. Should have fundamental knowledge of residential and commercial building construction techniques and wiring and installation codes.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT.