Telematics Installer

About the role

EquipmentShare is on a mission to transform the construction industry by empowering contractors and communities through innovative technology, real-time support, and a team that truly cares. We're hiring a Telematics Installer at our rental facility in Grand Rapids, MI. Telematics Installers are responsible for installing and repairing our telematics system and devices on vehicles, construction equipment, heavy equipment, and customer assets.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime pay after 40 hours. This role is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation provided.

Responsibilities

• Install telematics system and devices on vehicles, construction equipment, heavy equipment, and customer assets
• Operate machinery during installation for testing purposes
• Remove and replace ignition systems without custom keypad and controller, then integrate communication between keypad and telematics systems
• Work through installation scenarios ranging from basic (power, ignition, ground) to complex (custom wiring harnesses when accessing the CAN network of both vehicles and equipment)
• Identify and resolve problems, gather and analyze information, and develop alternative solutions
• Travel to client sites or various EquipmentShare rental yards throughout the region for installation cases
• Serve as an advocate for the EquipmentShare platform of solutions and brand while on the job and in the field
• Occasionally work outside of business hours and on weekends

Benefits

• Monthly Family Dinner Night — dinner for you and your family every month (restrictions apply)
• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Tool and boot reimbursements (role dependent)
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (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

Qualifications & skills

• High school diploma or equivalent (Trade School Certificate preferred)
• Proficient with iPhone/mobile phone technology and basic computer navigation
• Mechanical aptitude, good with hands and tools
• Hard-working, eager to learn, and mechanically inclined
• Experience in a related field such as electrician, HVAC tech, car audio installer, Mobile Electronics Installer, Automotive Electronics Technician, or 12V Technician
• Prior experience in the telematics industry not necessary; training provided
• Own tools required; a few specialty tools will be provided
• Excellent attention to detail
• Clean driving record and ability to pass a background check
• Open to traveling within a 250-mile radius of the local branch for up to a week at a time
• Ability to drive, maneuver in tight spaces, bend, squat, walk long distances, and lift more than 25 lb
• May be required to be clean shaven to enter customer worksites with that requirement
• Safety-sensitive position: any offer contingent on passing a 10-panel drug screen