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... complex Tier 3 support tickets escalated from the Digital Service Center. • Provides advanced ... analysis, technical specifications for development fixes, and contributes to the design and ...

... complex Tier 3 support tickets escalated from the Digital Service Center. • Provides advanced ... analysis, technical specifications for development fixes, and contributes to the design and ...

Technical Support Analyst

Elmhurst, IL · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

... of Tier 3 or senior technical support experience - Experience supporting mission-critical or regulated systems Working Conditions Role may require participation in on-call rotations, after-hours ...

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How much do tier 3 technical support jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for tier 3 technical support in the United States is $26.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $28.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of complex issues does a Tier 3 Technical Support specialist typically handle, and how do they interact with other support tiers?

Tier 3 Technical Support specialists are responsible for resolving the most advanced and complex technical issues that cannot be solved by Tier 1 or Tier 2 teams. They often work closely with engineering, product development, and occasionally directly with customers to diagnose and resolve deep-rooted problems, such as software bugs or infrastructure failures. Collaboration with lower-tier support is common, as Tier 3 may provide guidance, documentation, and training to help prevent recurring issues. This role requires strong analytical skills, in-depth technical knowledge, and excellent communication to ensure effective solutions and knowledge sharing across the organization.

What is the difference between Tier 3 Technical Support vs Tier 2 Technical Support?

AspectTier 3 Technical SupportTier 2 Technical Support
CredentialsRelevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Cisco)Similar certifications, often less advanced
Work EnvironmentAdvanced troubleshooting, specialized teamsFrontline support, customer interaction
ResponsibilitiesResolving complex issues, providing expert solutionsHandling common problems, escalating complex cases
Industry UsageIT, networking, software supportIT, customer service, technical support

In summary, Tier 3 Technical Support focuses on resolving complex, advanced issues requiring specialized knowledge, while Tier 2 Technical Support handles more routine problems and escalates complex cases to Tier 3. Both roles are essential in the technical support hierarchy, with Tier 3 providing expert-level assistance.

What are Tier 3 Technical Support specialists?

Tier 3 Technical Support specialists are highly skilled IT professionals who handle the most complex and advanced technical issues that cannot be resolved by lower-level support teams. They possess deep expertise in specific products, systems, or technologies and often work closely with engineering or development teams to diagnose and fix critical problems. Tier 3 support may involve in-depth troubleshooting, code-level analysis, and creating solutions or workarounds for unique customer issues. Their role is essential for resolving escalated cases and ensuring customer satisfaction with advanced technical challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Tier 3 Technical Support specialist, and why are they important?

To excel as a Tier 3 Technical Support specialist, you need advanced troubleshooting abilities, in-depth technical knowledge of systems and networks, and often a degree in computer science or relevant certifications like CompTIA, Cisco, or Microsoft. Familiarity with ticketing systems, diagnostic tools, remote access software, and scripting or automation platforms is commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, clear communication, and patience are critical soft skills for resolving complex issues and collaborating with teams and clients. These combined skills ensure effective resolution of escalated problems, minimize downtime, and maintain customer satisfaction.
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Infographic showing various Tier 3 Technical Support job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 19% Full Time, and 77% Part Time. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,179 per year, or $26 per hour.
Analyst III, Technical Support

Analyst III, Technical Support

Waste Management

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Waste Management rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 607 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 71 rated recycling and waste


Job description

Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.

To enable our business to expand our lead in a market increasingly enhanced by technology, Waste Management is undertaking a substantial technology transformation. We are seeking talented Information Technology professionals to join the Waste Management team who are motivated to help us transform the way we design, build and use technology. With your skills and experience, we look for you to combine your technical expertise with industry best practices in an effort to align information technology solutions with Waste Management business strategy.
I. Job Summary
Under minimal supervision, configures and installs complex software for IT users' desktops and mobile devices. Provides advanced technical support for software and hardware of end-user computing. Provides advanced troubleshooting to readily identify complex or ambiguous problems and/or technical issues and escalates/delegates to appropriate staff for resolution.
II. Duties and Responsibilities 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other ancillary duties may be assigned. 

  • As Digital Field Analyst, serve as the trusted IT resource responsible for building and managing market, corporate, and thirdparty relationships while leading complex IT issues to timely completion.
  • Leads the resolution of complex Tier 3 support tickets escalated from the Digital Service Center.
  • Provides advanced functional and postdevelopment application support, including client installations.
  • Diagnoses complex or ambiguous issues by reproducing incidents, analyzing data integrity, and tracing transactions across infrastructure to identify root causes. 
  • Coordinates with internal teams and external vendors as needed. 
  • Produces data analysis, technical specifications for development fixes, and contributes to the design and maintenance of advanced system and application monitoring. 
  • Generates operational and ticketing reports and drives technical support initiatives in alignment with senior leadership priorities.
  • Advises market area teams on IT equipment solutions, providing endtoend support through research, analysis, and coordinated quote development with internal teams
  • Willingness to travel to market area sites to deliver frontline, onsite IT support, ensuring rapid issue resolution and minimal business disruption.
  • Provide handson technical assistance to end users in field locations, delivering hightouch customer service and serving as a trusted IT point of contact.
  • Support desktop, hardware, software, and application needs for users online, in call queue and on site, partnering with multiple teams to resolve issues and improve user experience.

    Key Skills: End User Computing Support, Desktop Support, Application Support, Incident Management, Troubleshooting, SCCM/MECM, VPN, MS InTune, Hardware & Peripherals, Customer Service, Field Support
     

III. Supervisory Responsibilities
May coach or mentor less-experienced personnel and act as the team leader on systems projects.
IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. 
A. Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Computer Science, MIS or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree  
  • High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience  
  • 5 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).

B. Preferred

  • Experience troubleshooting, supporting, and resolving Point of Sale (POS) system issues 
  • Working knowledge of ITIL principles; experience using ServiceNow and Microsoft Office applications
  • EndUser Collaboration & Audio/Video Support
  • Network & Connectivity Troubleshooting
  • Microsoft 365 / Office Support
  • Hardware & Peripherals (DeskSide Support)
  • Software Deployment & Remote Access
     

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

  • Demonstrates intermediatelevel knowledge or skills across three or more of the following functional areas: 
  • Diagnose and resolve enduser network connectivity issues by identifying wired versus wireless failures in desktop docking environments and executing systematic troubleshooting to restore optimal network performance."
  • Provide advanced technical support for enduser computing environments, including PC hardware, operating systems, and enterprise applications.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex desktop and application issues through systematic troubleshooting, rootcause analysis, and workflow evaluation.
  • Translate enduser business processes into technical problem statements to efficiently isolate and remediate issues.
  • Deliver hightouch customer support with a consultative approach, managing escalations and resolving conflicts to ensure positive user outcomes.
  • Document incidents, resolutions, and standardized communications clearly for end users, technical teams, and management.
  • Communicate technical concepts effectively to nontechnical users while collaborating seamlessly with IT staff and leadership.
  • Apply strong analytical and problemsolving skills to troubleshoot persistent or ambiguous PC and application issues in a production environment.
     

V. Work Environment, Physical Requirements and Essential Functions
Listed below are key points regarding the physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
 

  • Frequently

  • Repetitive motions

  • Eye/hand/foot coordination

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing

  • Lifting, carrying, and transporting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

  • Walking within office buildings, data rooms, and customer or market area sites
     

  • Constantly

  • Sitting

  • Talking

  • Hearing
     

  • Travel and Site Visits

  • Ability to travel to market area locations and other business sites as needed

  • Ability to safely navigate varying site environments, including stairs, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces

  • Ability to perform handson technical work during site visits, including equipment setup, troubleshooting, and teardown

  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods during travel or onsite support activities
     

Office and Field Environment: This position primarily operates in a professional office environment but also requires periodic travel to field or market area sites. The role routinely involves the use of standard office and IT equipment such as computers, phones, docking stations, monitors, cabling, and related hardware.
Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply".

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of postconsumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gastoelectricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavyduty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSAapproved alternative.

What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family - from benefits, to resources and engagement activities. 

We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow. 

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