Flock Safety is looking for an Installation Technician to join our Field Operations team in Cincinnati, OH. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for installing and maintaining public safety technology equipment in the field, ensuring our communities are safer and more secure. You’ll perform physical installation work, interact directly with customers, and handle administrative logistics.
What You'll Do
- Install poles of varying lengths per specifications, digging holes a minimum of 8” x 36”.
- Mount solar panels on poles and attach external batteries.
- Affix license-plate reading cameras with PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) technology to poles.
- Work on both public and private roads, often on equipment 10-12’ high.
- Regularly work with a bucket truck and/or ladder to access equipment up to 30 feet high.
- Repair minor breaks in underground irrigation or private wiring.
- Provide installation photos via the Flock field app on a mobile device.
- Perform administrative tasks including inventory management and receiving product shipments.
- Meet with customers to discuss installation options and perform site surveys.
- Interpret traffic control plans and permit drawings to identify proper installation locations.
- Perform all work in a safe and professional manner.
What We're Looking For
- Ability to perform frequent or continuous bending, digging, reaching, climbing, squatting, sitting, standing, walking, and driving.
- Ability to independently lift up to 50 lbs.
- 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 personal or professional.
- Good time-management, organization, and communication skills.
- Desire to work outdoors and comfort working in all weather conditions.
- General tech knowledge and the ability to learn and work with new software and tools.
- Basic computer skills, including Office Suite, Google Suite, and email.
- Required availability: M-F during daylight hours, with overtime sometimes expected.
- Must be able to travel up to 3 hours away regularly, and occasionally up to 8 hours away with overnight accommodations provided.
Nice to Have
- Prior field work experience: construction, security systems, low voltage wiring, or similar.
- Prior knowledge of operating a bucket truck.
Technical Stack
- Flock field app
- Office Suite
- Google Suite
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Field Operations team, working directly in the community to deploy Flock's technology. Flock strives to offer a career-defining experience where you can also make an impact on your community. We are a supportive, hard-working team that thrives in a positive, inclusive, and results-oriented culture with a bias towards action.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $52,000 starting salary + equity (stock options).
- Flexible PTO plus 11 company holidays.
- Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, and an HSA match.
- 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all employees. Birthing parents eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks.
- Fertility & Family Benefits: $50,000 lifetime maximum for eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses via Maven.
- Mental health benefits via Spring Health (therapy, coaching, medication management).
- Caregiver Support via Cariloop.
- Carta Tax Advisor: 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
- WFH Stipend: $150 per month.
- Tools & Gear: Flock Safety-branded uniforms, tools, and safety gear plus an annual $250 uniform expense allowance.
- Work Vehicle: Use of a well-equipped Flock Safety-owned Sprinter van and a fully-paid-for gas card.
Work Mode
This is a local-city role based in Cincinnati, OH. The work is performed outdoors in the field at various installation sites.
Flock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply.
