Traveling Technician - Syracuse, NY

Compensation

In this role, you’ll receive a starting salary of $57,200 plus overtime, as well as stock options.

Flock Safety is looking for a Traveling 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.

• Install poles of varying lengths per install specifications. Requires digging a minimum of 8” x 36” holes.
• Mount solar panels on poles and attach external batteries to solar panels.
• Affix license-plate reading cameras with PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) technology to poles.
• Work on both public and private roads, working often on equipment 10-12’ high.
• Regularly work with a bucket truck and/or ladder to work on equipment up to 30 feet high.
• Repair minor breaks in underground irrigation or private wiring.
• Provide installation pictures via the Flock field app on a mobile device.
• Perform administrative tasks such as inventory management and receiving product shipments.
• Perform work in safe and professional manner.
• Meet with customers to discuss installation options and perform site surveys.
• Interpret traffic control plan and permit drawings to identify the proper installation location for a Flock device.

As a Traveling Technician, you go where the work is. We anticipate the travel demand for this role to be approximately 90%. You will fly frequently, typically traveling for a couple weeks at a time.

M-F during daylight hours. Overtime is expected and required. Start and end times will vary based on time of year (solar constrained) and the workload. As a traveling technician you may be asked to work extended hours and weekends in order to meet project deadlines and customer expectations.

• This role requires 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 of operating 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 power tools, motor vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Must be comfortable working on ladders at high heights.
• Handyman-like experience, whether personally or professionally.
• Good time-management, organization and communication skills.
• Desire to work outdoors and be comfortable working in all weather conditions and outdoor elements.
• General knowledge for all things tech, and the ability/desire to learn and work with new software/tools.
• Basic knowledge of computer skills, Office Suite, Google Suite and email.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to rent a vehicle and meet company vehicle insurance requirements.

• Flexible PTO
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  We seriously mean it, plus 11 company holidays.
• Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match.
• Family Leave
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  All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.
• Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. Flock will provide a $50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.
• Spring Health: Spring Health offers a variety of mental health benefits, including therapy, coaching, medication management, and digital tools, all tailored to each individual's needs.
• Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support.
• Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions.
• ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong  offer three ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.
• WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.
• Tools & Gear: Flock Safety-branded uniforms, tools, and safety gear as well as an annual $250 uniform expense allowance.
• Work Vehicle
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  The use of a well-equipped Flock Safety owned Sprinter van and fully-paid-for gas card.