Company Summary
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary
Our Manufacturing teams are the gatekeepers who ensure our groundbreaking products meet the standards of innovation and performance we pride ourselves on. From the engineers who design large-scale production systems and cutting-edge quality assurance tools to the hands-on associates who manage our massive inventory flow, they make up a diverse group of behind-the-scenes team members dedicated to the success of our organization.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions of this job position include, but are not limited to, the following tasks and duties an employee encounters while performing this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job, in accordance with the ADA and applicable state/local law.
Key Responsibilities:
Drives diesel tractor and trailers in DISH yard and local vendor locations
Assists with loading and unloading when needed
Performs warehouse duties during the course of a work shift when required
Performs the shipping and receiving functions during the course of a work shift when required
Operates all associated material handling equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts
Maintains knowledge of and understands the maintenance and safety standards associated with tractor-trailer operations in accordance with state DOT requirements where required
Maintains the organization of the trailers and traffic in the yard
Maintains the cleanliness of the yard and surrounding area
Effectively interact with all levels of organizational staff and company personnel
Effective Presentation/facilitation, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, written/oral communication, and customer service skills
Ability to meet attendance requirements, which may occasionally require overtime
Proficiency in the English language to communicate, read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have strong written, verbal, and typing skills
Meet all of DISH's performance expectations, including but not limited to satisfying all applicable metrics, productivity standards, goals, and proficiencies related to overall performance
The employee's work may require prolonged standing, walking, and performing tasks that require manual dexterity and repetitive motion
Physical ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull moderately heavy objects up to 50 lbs
Safely transport materials, finished products, or equipment using proper lifting techniques
Perform tasks that require bending, stooping, or reaching to access materials, equipment, or workstations
Assemble and disassemble components using hand tools and equipment
The employee must have the ability to use a computer mouse, keyboard, telephone, and other equipment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk to other employees and hear speech from other employees
The employee will need to regularly interact and communicate with others, including but not limited to face-to-face communications, over-the-phone communications, and email and chat messaging communications. The employee must be able to comprehend the subject of the communication and take appropriate action, if necessary
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, the ability to adjust focus, read and interpret documents and instructions, and frequent identification of letters, numbers, and symbols in a technology environment. Sufficient visual acuity to inspect products for quality and identify any defects or discrepancies
DISH may assign other essential job functions to this role in its discretion, and such job functions are subject to change at any time.
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:
Experience with computers and computer software programs like the warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, and such as Google Suite, including Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Drive, and Calendar
Capable of meeting State DOT requirements to maintain CDL qualifications where required
Must have no manual restrictions for operating a commercial vehicle
Capable of performing all driver-related functions
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and other applications preferred
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Skills and Qualifications:
Good written and oral communication skills
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Draw and interpret bar graphs and diagrams
Compute rate, ratio, and percent
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $20.12/Hour - $23.14/Hour
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.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact leaves@dish.com if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement (https://www.echostar.com/content/dam/echostar/files/EEO%20Policy%20Statement.pdf) , Pay Transparency (https://www.echostar.com/content/dam/echostar/files/Pay%20Transparency%20Nondescrimination%20Provision.pdf) , EEOC Know Your Rights (English (https://www.echostar.com/content/dam/echostar/files/EEOC%20Know%20Your%20Rights.pdf) /Spanish (https://www.echostar.com/content/dam/echostar/files/EEOC%20Know%20Your%20Rights%20%28Spanish%29.pdf) )
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. EEO is the law.
At EchoStar, you have the right to request reasonable accommodations. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact careers@echostar.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.
