Entry Level Cable Technician
EchoStar - Fairfield, NJ
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Summary At EchoStar, we're reimagining connectivity for the future. Our diverse range of services includes satellite television, live-streaming, on-demand programming, smart home installations, and mobile plans. Today, our brands encompass Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes, and Sling TV. As a Cable Technician, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality TV and Smart Home solutions to millions of customers. With our comprehensive training, you will help elevate the customer experience, educating and connecting households with every visit. Our commitment to customer satisfaction has earned us six J.D. Power awards for being #1 in Customer Satisfaction. What You'll Do: Visit customers' homes to install and service DISH equipment and smart home products. Educate customers on utilizing their technology effectively and recommend additional services as needed. Maintain a tidy work area and uphold a professional demeanor while working independently and staying connected with the team. What's in it for You: Career Growth: Begin your journey with us and rise quickly! Many leaders in our company have started in this role and transitioned to various departments for new challenges. Pay Increases: Receive automatic promotions and a $1/hour raise after six months. Additional pay increases of 5-10% are possible based on performance. Bonus Potential: Earn up to $6,400 in your first year and up to $9,100 annually afterwards. Exceptional performers also receive AwardPerqs that can be redeemed for travel, electronics, and more. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy paid training, time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance packages, HSA, 401(K) with company matching, employee stock purchasing program, and tuition reimbursement. Exclusive Perks: Complimentary DISH TV ($114.99/month), discounts on Sling TV ($5/month), and Boost Mobile plans starting at $15/month, along with a company-provided van, tools, and uniforms. Paid Training You'll Get: Step-by-step guidance for installations and service. Knowledge about smart home technology to support and educate customers. Best practices developed by our experienced technicians. What You'll Need: Valid Driver's License: A clean record is required. Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to travel and work during evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed. Physical Ability: Climb ladders (up to 40 ft). Lift up to 70 lbs. Meet and maintain a 335 lb weight limit. Customer Focus: Build trust and deliver an outstanding experience for our clients. Problem-Solving: Address various challenges effectively on the spot. Determination: Ability to work in confined spaces and all weather conditions. Adaptability: Comfortably handle changes and unexpected tasks. Benefits: Discover a range of health perks and career opportunities on our careers website. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment screening, which includes a drug test and a satisfactory driving record. The compensation noted may represent a combination of hourly pay and location pay differential. This posting will remain active for a minimum of 3 days, and will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled. We take pride in developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees where reasonable accommodations are possible without undue hardship. EchoStar also complies with all applicable laws concerning the consideration of qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. Please note that you may redact any details about age, dates of birth, or school graduation dates from your application materials during submission and throughout the hiring process. EchoStar is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities. Compensation: $24.75/Hour
Created: 2026-03-10