Apprentice Car Installer

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Full‑time.

Location:

Harrisonburg, VA.

At Crutchfield, our innovative company culture is centered around helping our employees succeed while delivering best‑in‑class service to our customers. We’re looking for a Car Installer Apprentice to join our Harrisonburg Retail Store. If you haven’t heard of us, we’re a unique blend of things: an acclaimed, national online retailer, a family‑owned business that’s Virginia‑based, and a community‑oriented group of consumer electronics enthusiasts.

In short, we sell fun stuff and love doing it! For the 4th year in a row, we’ve been named as one of the Best Places to Work by Virginia Business Magazine and Best Companies Group.

Friendly. Curious. Passionate about electronics. Great with tools. Ready to go the extra mile.

• Assists with basic installations such as radio replacements, speakers, and simple wiring tasks.
• Supports inventory management and shop organization.
• Learn our installation shop standards and protocols, as well as maintain shop cleanliness.
• Use a variety of diagnostic tools, such as digital multimeters and load testers.
• Engage our customers with a friendly, helpful rapport.
• Develop an understanding of our company’s Basic Beliefs and Noble Purpose.

Don’t worry if you don’t have installation experience, we offer paid apprenticeships with hands‑on training alongside experienced Car Installers. Training is conducted at our Charlottesville Retail Store, where apprentices receive hands‑on experience working alongside experienced Car Installers. We offer mileage reimbursement for the travel to and from Charlottesville. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, installers transition into their full‑time role based out of our Harrisonburg Retail Store.

Most apprentices complete the program in 3–6 months and transition into full Installer roles.

• Valid VA driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Good hand dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Ready to work in confined areas, such as vehicle trunks and under dashes.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., crouch and bend repeatedly, and sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Eagerness to learn.
• Ability and willingness to learn more about consumer electronics.
• Highly self‑motivated.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• MCEP Certification is a plus.

Apprenticeships start at $16.00/hour. After successfully completing the apprenticeship, installers begin at Installer Level 1 and have the opportunity to advance through Installer Levels 2, 3, and 4 as they gain experience and demonstrate proficiency. Installers also participate in a monthly incentive program, earning a portion of the labor dollars generated from the installs they perform. Between the hourly rate, advancement opportunities, and incentives, experienced installers typically earn $39,000 to $50,000 per year, with uncapped incentives that allow top performers to exceed $50,000 annually.

We’re committed to supporting professional growth and rewarding installers who invest in their skills. Installers who earn an MCEP Skilled Certification receive a $750 bonus, while those who achieve MCEP Expert Certification earn a $1,000 bonus.

Apprenticeships start with a $500 hiring bonus. This full‑time position comes with a comprehensive benefit package including two health insurance plans to choose from along with dental and vision insurance options. We also offer a competitive wellness program, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) retirement plan, relaxed dress code, and discounts on the fun stuff we sell. All full‑time employees are also offered: short‑term and long‑term disability insurance options, employer‑paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance options for spouse and children, FSA and HSA options.

Ask us about these benefits in your interview — we're glad to provide details!

For any questions or inquiries about this position, please contact our recruiting team at .

Crutchfield is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnic origin, religion/belief, disability, veteran status or age.