Telematics Installer

EquipmentShare • Amelia Court House, VA

11d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Telematics Installer at its rental facility in Richmond, Virginia. The role installs and repairs telematics systems and devices on vehicles, construction equipment, heavy equipment, and customer assets. Installers may operate machinery to test installations, travel to client sites and EquipmentShare rental yards in the region, and represent the EquipmentShare platform and brand in the field. The position pays $20–$30 per hour; experience and location may affect the final rate. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime pay after 40 hours. The role may include on-call scheduling, occasional work outside business hours and on weekends, and travel within a 250-mile radius for up to a week at a time.

Installations range from basic power, ignition, and ground connections to complex work involving custom wiring harnesses and access to vehicle and equipment CAN networks. The installer may remove and replace ignition systems without a custom keypad and controller, then integrate communication between keypad and telematics systems. EquipmentShare provides training; prior telematics-industry experience is not necessary. This is a safety-sensitive position, and employment is contingent on required screening, including a 10-panel drug screen for this role, as well as a background check.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a trade school certificate is preferred.
• Proficiency with iPhone or mobile phone technology and basic computer navigation.
• Mechanical aptitude, hands-on ability, and familiarity with tools.
• Hard-working, eager to learn, mechanically inclined, and attentive to detail.
• Experience in a related field, such as electrical work, HVAC, car audio installation, mobile electronics installation, automotive electronics, or 12V technology.
• Own tools; some specialty tools will be provided.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass a background check.
• Openness to regional travel within a 250-mile radius for trips lasting up to a week.
• Ability to drive, maneuver in tight spaces, bend, squat, walk long distances, and lift more than 25 pounds.
• May need to be clean-shaven to enter certain customer worksites.
• Must pass a 10-panel drug screen as a condition of employment for this safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school certificate.
• Experience in a related field such as electrician, HVAC technician, car audio installer, mobile electronics installer, automotive electronics technician, or 12V technician.

Responsibilities

• Install telematics systems and devices on vehicles, construction equipment, heavy equipment, and customer assets.
• Operate machinery at times during installation for testing purposes.
• Remove and replace ignition systems without a custom keypad and controller, and integrate communication between keypad and telematics systems.
• Handle installations ranging from basic power, ignition, and ground connections to complex installations involving custom wiring harnesses and access to CAN networks.
• Identify and resolve problems, gather and analyze information, and develop alternative solutions when required.
• Travel to client sites and EquipmentShare rental yards in the region for installation work.
• Represent and advocate for the EquipmentShare platform of solutions and brand while working in the field.
• Occasionally work outside business hours and on weekends.
• Travel within a 250-mile radius of the local branch for up to a week at a time.

Benefits

• Monthly family dinner night (restrictions apply).
• Competitive compensation.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tool and boot reimbursements, depending on role.
• Gym membership stipend and wellness programs, with opportunities to earn PTO and prizes.
• Company events, food truck nights, and monthly team dinners.
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year.
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities.
• Overtime pay after working 40 hours.
• Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED