DISH is hiring: Video Compression Technician in Gilbert

Company Summary:

DISH, an EchoStar company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products and now we are building Americas First Smart Network.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Mobile and Gen Mobile.

Department Summary:

Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our people play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and verifying the reliability for all compression systems across the Uplink facilities
• Expected to complete tasks with the department's overall goals and objectives in mind
• Ensures systems are available and redundant using available tools, must be able to troubleshoot systems in the event of any failures
• Must be able to create workflow documents and follow SOPs when presented with any and all tasks
• Works under limited supervision, and regularly drives tasks and communications with other work areas and departments
• May train new employees on SOPs and general department/role knowledge
• Core and Local Service Encoding
• 3rd Party Encoding & Video Handoff
• Software Download Spooling for STBs
• Emergency Restoral Support
• 3 Party Tier1 Support for multiple clients
• Channel Launch Operations across all lines of business.

Skills, Experience and Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED, or Vocational education preferred
• 2-7+ years of progressively related experience

Skills and Qualifications:

• Complete knowledge of signal flow, with a deep understanding of how compression relates to other departments and the larger uplink system

• Complete knowledge of department operational procedures, recommend procedural changes, and initiate and drive that change
• Performs work under supervision
• Instructions are typically detailed, and work is routine
• Assignments can be difficult in nature but involves limited responsibility
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., to install or remove from various rack locations from below knee level to above head
• Ability to work on and monitor any system, regardless of content matter
• 24x7 Team available to work all shifts

Benefits:

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

Salary Range:
USD $28.13 - $30.29 / Hour