Installations Specialist

Motive
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

Geared toward technically adept professionals comfortable with on-site installations and customer engagement, with a focus on automotive and IoT domains and a requirement for extensive travel.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on experience in automotive telematics and a track record of managing complex installations
    — “perform installations of Motive's product suite, comprising gateways, AI cameras, and accessories”
  • Individuals who thrive in customer-facing roles and can deliver training and support effectively
    — “Conduct on-site customer training, support trials/pilots, manage RMAs”
  • Professionals with a background in IoT device deployment and a drive for process improvement
    — “Create custom installation guides for specialty configurations or unique customer requests”

Things to consider

  • This role requires a high level of physical stamina and the ability to work in confined spaces
    — “Ability to perform physical tasks, such as lifting equipment, climbing ladders, and working in confined spaces”
  • Extensive travel is expected, with 50-75% of the time spent on the road annually
    — “travel 50-75% of the time annually”
  • Spanish language proficiency is preferred, though not mandatory
    — “Spanish Language proficiency preferred”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with vehicle electrical systems and telematics device installation in your resume
    — “Comprehensive knowledge of vehicle wiring and electrical systems”
  • Showcase your track record of resolving escalated technical issues independently
    — “Manage the review and resolution of escalated technical issues”
  • Demonstrate your capacity to work with third-party teams and provide remote assistance
    — “Provide remote assistance to third-party installers with installation questions or issues”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • high-quality installations
  • customer satisfaction
  • on-site quality checks
Typical background
technical equipment installationautomotive industry experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Telematics Device InstallationCustomer TrainingQuality AssuranceTechnical SupportProject Management

Preferred

Iot Device InstallationAftermarket Electronics

Stack & domain

Telematics DevicesIot DevicesAftermarket ElectronicsVehicle WiringElectrical SystemsInstallationMaintenanceRepairCustomer TrainingProject ManagementTroubleshootingCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkCustomer ServiceAdaptabilityLeadershipTelematicsIotAutomotiveFleet Management

About the role

Original posting from Motive via Greenhouse

Who we are:

Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time ever, safety, operations and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend in a single system. Combined with industry leading AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control, and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks.

Motive serves nearly 100,000 customers – from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses – across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.

Visit gomotive.com to learn more.

About the Role:

Motive is seeking a skilled installer to join our team. As an Installation Specialist, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of telematics devices within customer vehicles, ensuring high-quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. This role offers a unique mix of hands-on technical work, customer interaction, and strategic project management, perfect for those passionate about technology's role in operational improvement.

The person in this role will be required to travel 50-75% of the time annually.

What You'll Do:

Installation and Support: Independently or in collaboration with third-party installers, perform installations of Motive's product suite, comprising gateways, AI cameras, and accessories, across various vehicles and assets.

Customer Engagement: Conduct on-site customer training, support trials/pilots, manage RMAs, and serve as the Lead onsite presence for strategic customer deployments.

Quality Assurance and Improvement: Oversee strategic installation projects, perform on-site quality checks of third-party installers, and audit documentation to ensure adherence to best practices.

Innovation and Feedback: Collaborate closely with the Motive Field Engineering team, leveraging field experiences to inform product enhancements and innovations.

Guidance and Documentation: Create custom installation guides for specialty configurations or unique customer requests, enhancing the installation process and customer satisfaction.

Support and Troubleshooting: Provide remote assistance to third-party installers with installation questions or issues.

Escalation Handling: Manage the review and resolution of escalated technical issues, ensuring a positive outcome for all stakeholders.

What We're Looking For:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Extensive experience in technical equipment installation, service, and repair, particularly in automotive or related industries.

Comprehensive knowledge of vehicle wiring and electrical systems, and proficiency in interpreting technical documentation and wiring diagrams.

Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 lbs.

Ability to perform physical tasks, such as lifting equipment, climbing ladders, and working in confined spaces.

Demonstrated expertise in installing IoT devices and aftermarket electronics at scale, preferably in automotive or related industries.

Strong technical background, with the ability to independently manage complex installations and troubleshoot diverse equipment.

Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively training customers and collaborating with internal teams.

Flexibility to travel extensively (at least 50% of the time) and adapt to varying project demands and schedules.

A commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, with a passion for leveraging technology to solve real-world problems.

Spanish Language proficiency preferred

Pay Transparency

Your compensation may be based on several factors, including education, work experience, and certifications. For certain roles, total compensation may include restricted stock units. Motive offers benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance as well as 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Learn more about our benefits by visiting Motive Perks & Benefits.

The compensation range for this position will depend on where you reside. Motive uses three geographic zones to determine pay range. For this role, the compensation ranges are: San Francisco, California$65,000—$75,000 USDU.S. metropolitan areas: New York City Area and Seattle, WA$65,000—$75,000 USDOther locations in the United States$65,000—$75,000 USDPay Transparency

Your compensation may be based on several factors, including education, work experience, and certifications. For certain roles, total compensation may include restricted stock units. Motive offers benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance as well as 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Learn more about our benefits by visiting Motive Perks & Benefits.

The compensation range for this position will depend on where you reside. For this role, the on-target earnings (base pay + commissions) are:

United States$65,000—$75,000 USDPay Transparency

Your compensation may be based on several factors, including education, work experience, and certifications. For certain roles, total compensation may include restricted stock units. Motive offers benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance as well as 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Learn more about our benefits by visiting Motive Perks & Benefits.

The compensation range for this position will depend on where you reside. For this role, the compensation range is:

United States$65,000—$75,000 USDCreating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of Motive's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. 

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Source: Motive careers (Greenhouse)

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