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Tier 2 Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Service Desk Tier 2 Tech Support Summary: The Service Desk Tier 2 Tech Support shall be responsible for IT problems or requests that cannot be resolved at the Service Desk Tier 1 level. Tier 2 ...

Tier-2 Support:

Frisco, TX · On-site

$40 - $45/hr

Tier-2 Support: * Perform Incident, Problem and Change Management * Knowledge of ITIL v3 is recommended * Perform lifecycle management action * Document all incident resolution in detail, making them ...

Tier II Class A/Transport Driver The Tier II role is for a group of Class A/Transport drivers whose primary responsibilities have a minimal degree of physical activity and customer service focus. The ...

Tier 2 Customer Support Specialist

Irving, TX · On-site

$17.25 - $23.25/hr

JOB SUMMARY RollKall is seeking a Tier 2 Customer Support Specialist to join our Customer Support team. This role covers the full scope of Tier 1 work - handling inbound calls, emails, and day-to-day ...

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How much do tier 2 jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for tier 2 in Texas is $50,432.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,375.00 and $57,163.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Tier 2 jobs?

Tier 2 jobs typically refer to positions that require intermediate-level skills and experience, often involving more complex tasks than entry-level (Tier 1) roles. Employees in Tier 2 positions usually provide technical support, problem-solving, or specialized services within a company. These roles may also serve as a bridge between frontline staff and upper management, helping to resolve issues that frontline employees cannot handle. Tier 2 jobs often require a certain amount of experience and technical knowledge relevant to the industry. Advancement to Tier 2 roles can be a stepping stone to higher-level positions within an organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Tier 2 support specialist?

To thrive as a Tier 2 Support Specialist, you need in-depth technical troubleshooting skills, knowledge of operating systems and networks, and typically a relevant IT degree or certifications like CompTIA A+ or Microsoft Certified. Familiarity with ticketing systems (such as ServiceNow or Jira), remote desktop tools, and diagnostic utilities is commonly required. Strong communication, patience, and problem-solving abilities help you effectively assist users and collaborate with other IT teams. These competencies ensure timely resolution of complex issues, enhance user satisfaction, and maintain efficient IT operations.

What are some common challenges faced by Tier 2 support specialists, and how can they be managed?

Tier 2 support specialists often handle more complex technical issues that couldn't be resolved by Tier 1, which can mean dealing with frustrated customers and troubleshooting unfamiliar problems. This requires strong problem-solving skills, patience, and the ability to communicate technical solutions clearly. Collaborating closely with Tier 1 teams and sometimes escalating to Tier 3 or engineering is common. To manage these challenges, it's important to maintain detailed documentation, actively share knowledge within the team, and continuously update technical expertise through training and peer learning.

What is the difference between Tier 2 vs Customer Service Representative?

AspectTier 2Customer Service Representative
Required CredentialsTechnical certifications, relevant experienceHigh school diploma or equivalent, basic communication skills
Work EnvironmentTechnical support centers, IT departmentsCall centers, retail, service industries
Employer & Industry UsageIT, telecommunications, technical supportRetail, hospitality, general customer service
Common Search & ComparisonMore technical, problem-solving rolesGeneral customer interaction roles

Tier 2 roles typically involve technical support with specialized skills and certifications, often in IT or telecommunications. Customer Service Representatives focus on general customer interactions, requiring less technical expertise. While both roles involve assisting customers, Tier 2 positions are more technical and require specific credentials, whereas Customer Service Representatives handle broader, less technical inquiries.

Infographic showing various Tier 2 job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,432 per year, or $24.2 per hour.

Service Desk Tier 2

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

ClearanceJobs
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees

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Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Service Desk Tier 2 Tech Support

Summary: The Service Desk Tier 2 Tech Support shall be responsible for IT problems or requests that cannot be resolved at the Service Desk Tier 1 level. Tier 2 technicians shall be responsible for responding to and resolving IT Service Desk tickets on a timely manner. The persons assigned to this function will work directly with end users either remotely or at the customer's location until the incident or request is resolved. The contractor filling this position shall also be able to perform all duties and responsibilities at the Service Desk Tier 1 position level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Analyze incidents or problems, identify root causes, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve a range of medium to complex software, hardware, and connectivity issues.
  • Ask probing questions, research, analyze, and rectify problems and resolve the incidents or problems if such incidents or problems are identified as minor.
  • If the incidents or problems are identified as major and require a code or configuration change, the Tier 2 Support team routes the ticket to the Tier 3 Support team.

Education and Experience:

  • General understanding and knowledge of the Microsoft computing environment.
  • At least 2 years of experience or more with resolving and recording software and hardware customer incidents and requests.
  • At least 2 years of experience with effectively analyzing, troubleshooting, researching, resolving tracking, documenting and when necessary escalating customer incidents and requests to the appropriate office or staff member using a ticketing database (Remedy).
  • At least 2 years working knowledge of and experience with PCs, laptops, tablets, peripherals, and related hardware technologies; Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 10 Operating System, the latest version of Microsoft Office and a host of other commonly used software.
  • CompTia Network+, or A+ is required, Network+ preferred for this position.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Must possess a good understanding of basic networking technologies; e-mail systems, remote desktop applications, desktop applications, IT troubleshooting techniques, and shall possesses good written and oral communication skills.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Additional Qualifying Factors: As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results. As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment.