Mobile GPS, ELD, and AOBRD Installation Technician
Ultimate Fleet GPS has current openings for Mobile GPS, ELD, and AOBRD installation technicians. This is independent contractor field work, and applicants are accepted nationwide.
Applicants are accepted nationwide, and no closing date is currently published.
- Independent contractor work
- Nationwide applicants accepted
- No prior experience required
- Training provided
Mobile GPS, ELD, and AOBRD Installation Technician Openings (Nationwide, Independent Contractor)
Ultimate Fleet GPS is hiring independent contractor installation technicians to install and service GPS tracking, ELD, and AOBRD devices on commercial fleet vehicles. Applicants are accepted nationwide. No prior installation experience is required, and training is provided. The starting rate is $1,600 per week, which is not guaranteed income, and the role involves about 75% travel.
Opening details
- Work type
- Independent contractor work, not employee employment
- Location
- Applicants accepted nationwide
- Starting rate
- $1,600 per week, not guaranteed income
- Travel
- Approximately 75% travel required, including state-to-state travel
- Experience
- No prior installation experience required, and training provided
- You provide
- Your own vehicle, tools, smartphone, and travel resources
- Requirements
- Valid driver's license and background check
- Closing date
- No closing date currently published
Who this is a good fit for
This work suits mechanics, auto electricians, car audio and accessory installers, and career changers who are comfortable with hands-on work and frequent travel. Prior installation experience is not required because training is provided.
Is this W-2 or 1099 work?
This is independent contractor (1099-style) work, not employee employment.
How to apply
- Review the requirements.
- Submit your application using the apply button.
- Complete the background check if you move forward.
No closing date is currently published.
Requirements for ELD and GPS Installation Technicians
To work as an installation technician with Ultimate Fleet GPS, you need a valid driver's license, the ability to pass a background check, a smartphone, your own vehicle and tools, and the ability to travel about 75% of the time. No prior installation experience is required, and training is provided.
What you need
- A valid driver's license. You will drive to installation locations, including across state lines.
- Passing a background check. A background check is required to work with Ultimate Fleet GPS.
- A smartphone. You use it to submit installation data and installation photos for each completed installation.
- Your own personal vehicle, tools, and travel resources. Contractors provide their own vehicle, tools, and travel resources.
- Ability to travel approximately 75% of the time. The role includes state-to-state travel.
What you do not need
- No prior installation experience. No prior installation experience is required.
- Training is provided. We train you on the work.
Preferred qualifications (not required)
Related vehicle electrical, telematics, or mobile installation experience is welcome, and MECP (Mobile Electronics Certification Program) certification is preferred. Neither is required to apply.
What an ELD and GPS Installation Technician Does
Ultimate Fleet GPS installation technicians install GPS tracking, ELD, and AOBRD equipment on fleet, commercial, and construction vehicles at customer locations. The work is field-based with approximately 75% travel, including state-to-state. Every installation is photo documented, and contractors submit installation data and photos from a smartphone.
Vehicles you will work on
You install equipment on fleet vehicles, commercial vehicles, and construction vehicles.
Equipment you will install
- GPS tracker:
- a device that reports a vehicle's location.
- ELD (electronic logging device):
- a device that records a commercial driver's hours of service.
- AOBRD (automatic on-board recording device):
- an older type of logging device that ELDs replaced.
Where the work happens
Installation is field work performed at customer locations. Technicians travel to the vehicles rather than working from a fixed shop. The role requires approximately 75% travel, including state-to-state travel.
What a typical installation looks like
- Arrive at the customer location and confirm which vehicles and devices are being installed.
- Install the GPS, ELD, or AOBRD equipment.
- Verify the device powers on, connects, and reports data.
- Photograph the completed installation.
- Submit the installation data and photos from your smartphone.
Photo documentation
Every installation is photo documented. Contractors submit installation data and installation photos from a smartphone, which gives the customer a record of each completed installation.
What to expect
This is hands-on field work with a lot of time on the road, and some of it is away from home. Review the requirements above to see whether the role fits your situation.
Starting Rate for ELD and GPS Installation Technicians: $1,600 Per Week
$1,600 per week
Starting rate - not guaranteed income
The starting rate for Ultimate Fleet GPS installation technicians is $1,600 per week. This is a starting rate, not guaranteed income. The role is independent contractor work, not employee employment, and contractors provide their own vehicle, tools, smartphone, and travel resources.
How the starting rate works
The starting rate for this opening is $1,600 per week. It is a starting rate and not guaranteed income.
What "not guaranteed income" means
A starting rate is not a promise of earnings. Your actual pay is not guaranteed, and the starting rate should not be read as a guarantee of income.
What the rate does not cover
Contractors provide their own resources for this work.
- Your own personal vehicle
- Your own tools
- Your own smartphone
- Your own travel resources
Review the requirements above for more detail.
Contractor status
This is independent contractor work, not employee employment. See the opening details above for how this role is classified.
Ready to apply? No closing date is currently published.
You can also read common questions about this role before you apply.
Ready to Apply?
Apply for the ELD and GPS Installation Technician Opening
To apply for the Ultimate Fleet GPS installation technician opening, complete the online application. Applicants are accepted nationwide, and no closing date is currently published. Applying does not guarantee contact, an interview, a contract, an assignment, a schedule, work volume, or pay. The starting rate is not guaranteed income.
Before you apply
- A valid driver's license
- A smartphone
- Your own vehicle, tools, and travel resources
- Willingness to travel approximately 75% of the time
See the full requirements above.
Applying does not guarantee contact, an interview, a contract, an assignment, a schedule, work volume, or pay. The starting rate is not guaranteed income.
No closing date is currently published.
Looking for future opportunities?
The Installer Network is a separate registration for future opportunities. It is not an application for this opening.
Read common questions about this role before you apply.
ELD and GPS Installation Technician Opening: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about the Ultimate Fleet GPS installation technician opening: independent contractor work, approximately 75% travel, and applicants accepted nationwide.
About the work
What does an ELD and GPS installation technician do?
Technicians install GPS, ELD, and AOBRD equipment on fleet, commercial, and construction vehicles at customer locations. Every installation is photo documented, and contractors submit installation data and installation photos from a smartphone.
What is an ELD?
An ELD is an electronic logging device. It records a commercial driver's hours of service. Ultimate Fleet GPS technicians install ELDs on fleet and commercial vehicles.
What is an AOBRD?
An AOBRD is an automatic on-board recording device, an older type of logging device that ELDs replaced. Technicians install and service AOBRD equipment as part of this opening.
Is this a remote or work-from-home job?
No. This is field work performed at customer locations, with approximately 75% travel required, including state-to-state travel.
How much travel is required?
Approximately 75% travel is required, including state-to-state travel.
Where is Ultimate Fleet GPS based?
Ultimate Fleet GPS has been in business since 2011. The corporate office is at 4539 N. 22nd St. #6225, Phoenix, AZ 85016.
Pay and contractor status
What is the starting rate?
The starting rate is $1,600 per week. It is a starting rate, not guaranteed income.
Is this a 1099 or W-2 job?
This is independent contractor work, not employee employment.
Do I need my own vehicle and tools?
Yes. Contractors provide their own vehicle, tools, smartphone, and travel resources.
Does applying guarantee an interview, a contract, or pay?
No. Applying does not guarantee contact, an interview, a contract, an assignment, a schedule, work volume, or pay. The starting rate is not guaranteed income.
Requirements and applying
Is prior installation experience required?
No. No prior installation experience is required, and training is provided.
Do I need a certification to install ELDs or GPS trackers?
No. MECP (Mobile Electronics Certification Program) certification is preferred, but it is not required. Training is provided.
Is a background check required?
Yes. A valid driver's license and a background check are required for this opening.
Are applicants accepted from every state?
Yes. Applicants are accepted nationwide. That does not mean an opening is located in any particular market.
Is there a closing date?
No closing date is currently published.
How do I apply, and how is that different from the Installer Network?
Use the application page to apply for this opening. The Installer Network is a separate registration for future opportunities and is not an application.
Still have questions?
Apply or Call About the Installation Technician Opening
Ready to join Ultimate Fleet GPS as an installation technician? Complete the online application, or call (928) 393-8049, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM, with questions about this opening. Applicants are accepted nationwide, and no closing date is currently published. The starting rate is $1,600 per week, not guaranteed income.
Apply online
Complete the application for this opening. Applicants are accepted nationwide.
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Applying does not guarantee contact, an interview, a contract, an assignment, a schedule, work volume, or pay.
Looking for future opportunities? The Installer Network is a separate registration, not an application.
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Corporate office4539 N. 22nd St. #6225Phoenix, AZ 85016