Fleet Automotive Electronics Installer

Zohorecruit; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Direct deposit payments

Flexible schedule

Job summary

DRIG is seeking skilled technicians to join its network as independent contractors who specialize in fleet automotive electronics installations, including GPS trackers, dash cameras, and other telematics devices.

This 1099 opportunity offers flexible scheduling, pay per completed installation, mileage reimbursement, and reliable payments via direct deposit, with nationwide opportunities and support from DRIG.

Qualifications

• Experience installing aftermarket automotive electronics in vehicles (GPS trackers, dash cameras, remote starts, alarms, lighting).
• Strong understanding of 12-volt vehicle wiring.
• Own tools and ability to bring them to job sites.
• Reliable transportation to travel to customer locations.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Mobile device (phone/tablet) to access job details and documentation.
• MECP certification is a plus.
• Must be able to pass a background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure aftermarket automotive electronics (GPS trackers, dash cameras, fleet devices).
• Deliver high-quality workmanship from start to finish to satisfy customers.
• Maintain documentation for each completed job and ensure installations meet specs.
• Communicate professionally with customers on-site.
• Use DRIG systems to access job details and manage work.
• Coordinate with DRIG Quality Control at job start to review scope and quality expectations.

Skills

Auto electronics installation

12V wiring

Own tools

Reliable transportation

Customer service

Mobile device usage

MECP cert (nice-to-have)

Background check

Job description

Newark, United States | Posted on 10/02/2026

• Work Experience Low Voltage Installation in Vehicles - 1 Year
• City Newark
• State/Province New Jersey
• Country United States

About Us

Our Mission is to become the nation's most respected Low Voltage Installation Partner. We will accomplish this by providing the highest caliber of technicians in the field, by doing business as a relationship-based partner, and by creating the most pleasant business experience in our industry. With honor and integrity, we will foster a culture of genuine care and respect for every individual we work with. 

Job Description

We’re seekingskilled technicians to join our network as independentcontractors specializing in fleet automotive electronicsinstallations. This work includes installing, troubleshooting, andrepairing GPS trackers, dash cameras, and other fleettelematics systems in a variety of vehicles-primarily cars,trucks, and semis.

This opportunity isstrictly 1099 independent contractor work - not a W-2 employmentposition.Contractors maintain control over their schedulesand accept assignments based on availability. We have workavailable in your area which involves traveling to customerlocations to complete professional mobile electronicsinstallations with quality workmanship and strong customer service.

Compensation iscompetitive and paid per completed job.We’re seekingreliable, detail-oriented technicians with experience inlow-voltage vehicle installations who operate as independentcontractors.

Scope of Work:

• Performinstallation and configuration of aftermarket automotiveelectronics, including GPS trackers, dash cameras, remotestart systems, and other fleet telematics devices.
• Deliverhigh-quality workmanship from start to finish to supportcustomer satisfaction.
• Maintainaccurate documentation for each completed job and ensureinstallations meet project specifications and fleet systemrequirements.
• Communicateprofessionally with customers at job sites.
• Utilize DRIG’s systems to access job details, uploadrequired documentation, and manage accepted jobs.
• Followapplicable safety and compliance standards to reducereturn visits and ensure proper installation quality.
• As partof DRIG’s quality assurance process, contractorsare required to coordinate with DRIG’s QualityControl team at the start of each job to reviewproject scope, specifications, and qualityexpectations.

Requirements

MinimumQualifications:

• Experienceinstalling aftermarket automotive electronics in vehicles,including GPS trackers, dash cameras, car audio systems,remote starts, alarms, and vehicle lighting.
• Solidunderstanding of 12-volt vehicle wiring.
• Ability tosupply your own tools and materials necessary tocomplete professional installations.
• Reliable vehicleto travel to customer locations as needed.
• Strongcommunication and customer service skills.
• Smartphone ortablet to access job details, submit documentation, verifyinstallations, and communicate as needed.
• MECPcertification is a plus, but not required.
• Contractors must be ableto pass a background anddrug screening.

Why Partner withDRIG?

FlexibleSchedule, Competitive Pay

Enjoy theflexibility of 1099 independent contractor work withcompetitive per-install compensation. Many contractors earnthe equivalent of $30-$60 or more per hour, depending on jobtype and contractor efficiency.

MileageReimbursement

Mileage reimbursementrates range from $0.58 to $0.72 per mile (round trip), dependingon project details.

Reliable,Consistent Payments

Payments areissued via direct deposit on the first and third Friday ofeach month for completed and approved work.

Quality AssuranceSupport

Access to DRIG’sQuality Control (QC) team for project-related questions, systemguidance, and quality review to help ensure installations meetspecifications.

TravelCoordination for Out-of-Area Projects

For approvedprojects outside your local area, DRIG’s travel teamcoordinates flights, hotels, and rental vehicles.

Work with IndustryLeaders

DRIG works with majorpartners such as Verizon and AT&T, providing consistentinstallation opportunities nationwide.