Traveling Installation Technician - Utica, NY

Flock Safety • Utica, NY

122d • $57,200 • Remote

About The Position

Flock Safety is looking for an Installation Technician to join our Field Operations team. Our team is comprised of individuals who are results-driven, detail-oriented and combine a great work ethic with critical thinking to install products that delight our customers. Our technicians are the face of our company and interact frequently with a variety of our customers while out in the field. This is an important role that is crucial to the success of our business.

Requirements

• Frequent/continuous bending, digging, reaching, climbing, squatting, sitting, standing, walking, driving, and independently lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Prior experience with field work is a plus: construction, security systems, low voltage wiring, or similar.
• Prior knowledge or willingness to be trained to operate and drive a bucket truck on occasion.
• Comfortable driving a work van (Ford Transit) and occasionally a 1 ton pickup truck (Ram 3500) or towing a small trailer.
• Prior use of tow behind compressor, stand on skid steer (Toro Dingo) or ride on skid steer (Bobat) is a plus (training included).
• Must be comfortable working on and around ladders/heights.
• Handyman-like experience whether personally or professionally.
• Able to think on your feet and while using your hands.
• Time-management and communication skills.
• Highly organized.
• Desire to work outdoors and comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• General knowledge for all things tech, and the ability/desire to learn and work with new software/tools.
• Positive and professional demeanor.
• Willingness to go outside your comfort zone when the situation requires it.
• Basic knowledge of computer skills, Salesforce, Google Suite and email.

Responsibilities

• Install poles of varying lengths per install specifications, requiring digging a minimum of 8" x 24" holes.
• Assemble, kit, and install various ancillary components and Flock Safety products.
• Mount solar panels on poles and attach external batteries to solar panels.
• Affix license-plate reading cameras to poles, angling them to capture desired footage.
• Work on both public and private roads, often on equipment 10-12' high.
• Occasionally work with a bucket truck and/or ladder to work on equipment up to 30' high.
• Repair minor breaks in underground irrigation or private wiring.
• Adhere to daily schedule by showing up prepared and on time.
• Complete work in a reasonable time frame.
• Provide installation pictures via the Flock field app.
• Perform work in a safe and professional manner.
• Meet with customers to discuss installation options and perform site surveys.
• Communicate effectively with both internal teams and customers.
• Drive a Dodge Promaster 1500 or similar company vehicle and bring it home daily.
• Manage daily inventory and reporting.
• Coordinate projects between end users and deployment teams.

Benefits

• Flexible PTO: 11 company holidays and a seriously flexible PTO policy.
• Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match.
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all employees, with additional recovery time for birthing parents.
• $50,000-lifetime maximum benefit for eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses through Maven.
• Mental health benefits through Spring Health, including therapy, coaching, and medication management.
• Caregiver support through Cariloop.
• 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors for tax-related questions.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for diverse backgrounds and interests.
• $250 annual productivity stipend for personal development tools.
• Pet insurance through Pumpkin for employees' pets.
• Flock Safety branded uniforms, tools, and safety gear provided.
• Use of a well-equipped Flock Safety owned Sprinter van with fully-paid gas card.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees