Telematics Installer

EquipmentShare • Columbia, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Telematics Installer at its rental facility in Columbia, South Carolina. The role installs and repairs telematics systems and devices on vehicles, construction and heavy equipment, and customer assets. Installers may operate machinery to test installations, troubleshoot a range of wiring configurations, and travel to customer sites or EquipmentShare rental yards in the region. The position involves occasional work outside regular business hours and on weekends, as well as on-call scheduling with additional compensation. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime pay after 40 hours worked.

The role is suited to someone mechanically inclined, comfortable using tools and mobile technology, attentive to detail, and eager to learn. Related experience is useful but telematics-industry experience is not required; training is provided. Travel within a 250-mile radius of the local branch for up to a week at a time is required. This is a safety-sensitive position; employment is contingent on applicable background and drug screening. Some customer worksites may require installers to be clean-shaven.

Requirements

• Proficiency with iPhone or mobile-phone technology and basic computer navigation.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with hands and tools.
• Hard-working, eager to learn, and mechanically inclined, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in a related field, such as electrician, HVAC technician, car audio installer, mobile electronics installer, automotive electronics technician, or 12V technician.
• Own tools; some specialty tools will be provided.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass a background check.
• Willingness to travel within a 250-mile radius of the local branch for up to a week at a time.
• Ability to drive and maneuver in tight spaces, bend, squat, walk long distances, and lift more than 25 pounds.
• Ability to pass a 10-panel drug screen as a condition of employment for this safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install telematics systems and devices on vehicles, construction equipment, heavy equipment, and customer assets.
• Operate machinery at times during installation to test systems.
• Remove and replace ignition systems without a custom keypad and controller, then integrate communication between keypad and telematics systems.
• Perform installations ranging from basic power, ignition, and ground connections to complex wiring harnesses used to access equipment and vehicle CAN networks.
• Identify and resolve problems, gather and analyze information, and develop alternative solutions when needed.
• Travel to client sites and EquipmentShare rental yards in the region for installation work.
• Represent and advocate for the EquipmentShare platform, solutions, and brand while working in the field.
• Participate in on-call scheduling and occasionally work outside business hours and on weekends.

Benefits

• Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
• Overtime pay after 40 hours worked.

What This Job Offers

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