Tier 1 Network Operations Center at StarTouch in Bellingham, WA

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Looking for a career that makes a difference in people’s lives every day? Then join the DNG and StarTouch team as we connect our communities, schools and homes to the internet and extend coverage throughout the State. We are looking for new team members to join our excellent StarTouch team on our mission to create jobs and improve the quality of life in the Northwest USA.

The Tier I Support Technician is primarily responsible for providing technical support by phone to customers. The Tier I tech will work to resolve technical issues. If remote resolution of the issue is not possible the Tier I Tech will escalate the ticket to the Tier II or schedule dispatch to a field technician.

Must have:

• 1-2 years of technical support, and good understanding of networking fundamentals
• Basic troubleshooting skills
• Good understanding of LAN, WAN, and WLAN networks
• Good understanding of networking protocols (DHCP, IPv4, OSPF, and BGP)
• Basic understanding of Cisco networking devices (switches and routers)
• Experience working with customer management and ticketing software.
• Self-motivated, and able to work productively with minimal supervision
• Excellent communications skills, and ability to document technical issues
• Experience escalating trouble tickets in a timely manner
• Good organizational skills to manage different tasks
• Customer service training (ability to maintain call control and work with customers to resolve issues)
• Flexible schedule (on-call required)

Good to have:

• Cisco networking certifications (CCNA)
• Basic knowledge of microwave communications

Benefits

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Competitive employee compensation with growth opportunities
• Medical insurance
• Company paid Vision and dental benefits
• $100,000 company paid life insurance coverage which can be increased by employee contributions
• 401K basic retirement plan w/matching contribution plan
• 10 paid holidays - New Years Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and your Birthday.
• Seventeen (17) PTO days per year. Twenty two days (22) after four (4) years of employment.
• Opportunities for advancement and specialty assignments
• Hourly rate of pay is dependent upon industry experience and certifications
• Offers of employment are subject to acceptable background screening, reference checks, drug testing, acceptable/insurable driving record, and valid driver’s license.

Candidates should have a caring attitude towards customer needs and expectations, a positive mental attitude, and a willingness to learn our systems and practices. Applicants should have the ability to handle customer interaction in a professional and courteous manner.

Employment is subject to acceptable background screening, reference checks, drug testing.

StarTouch participates in E-verify and is an equal opportunity employer.

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Location

Bellingham, Washington

Department

NOC

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation