Experienced Car Stereo Installer

Car Installer Position at Crutchfield

We are now offering a $500 Hiring Bonus!

Join our family

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 an experienced Car Installer 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.

Read on if you're a natural at helping people and value a healthy, supportive work environment…

Who you are:

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

As a Crutchfield Car Installer you will:

• Perform installation of a variety of 12-volt accessories, including A/V source units, factory replacement speakers, amplification, integration devices, Safety and collision avoidance systems, and remote-start/security systems.
• Restock and maintain inventory
• 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

Qualifications:

• Prior experience installing car audio equipment such as radios, speakers, amplifiers and subwoofers.
• Good hand dexterity and fine motor skills
• Ready to work in confined areas, such as vehicle trunks and under dashes
• Ability to lift 50lbs, 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
• Basic MECP Certification or ability to obtain within 3 months
• Valid VA driver's license and acceptable driving record

Salary and Advancement:

We offer a structured career path with opportunities to advance from Installer Level 1 through Installer Level
4. Starting level and pay are based on prior installation experience, skills, and qualifications, with compensation ranging from $16.80 to $18.53 per hour plus monthly incentives. As installers gain experience and demonstrate proficiency, they have opportunities for continued advancement and increased earnings.

In addition to hourly wages, installers participate in a monthly incentive program and earn a portion of the labor dollars generated from the installs they perform. This performance-based compensation rewards productivity and quality workmanship. 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. Installers who earn an MECP Skilled Certification receive a $750 bonus, while those who achieve MECP Expert Certification earn a $1,000 bonus. Already have an MECP Skilled or Expert certification? You will receive the certification bonus on top of your $500 sign-on bonus.

Benefits:

This full-time position comes with a comprehensive benefit package including two health insurance plans to choose from along with dental and vision insurance plan options. We also offer a competitive wellness program, tuition reimbursement, 401K retirement plan, relaxed dress code, and discounts on the fun stuff we sell.

All full-time employees are also offered: short-term disability insurance and long-term disability insurance options, employer-paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance options, including those for spouse and children. FSA and HSA options are also available. 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.