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Automotive 12V Installation Technician (Upfit / Emergency Equipment)

Star Auto Sales
Meriden, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026

READ THIS FIRST - THIS ROLE IS NOT FOR EVERYONE

We are a high-volume 12V installation shop specializing in:

  • Emergency lighting (light bars, strobes)
  • Sirens & control modules
  • Wiring harnesses & power distribution

If your experience is outdated, inconsistent, or sloppy - this is not the job for you.

If you take pride in clean wiring, can follow diagrams, and want steady work - keep reading.

WHAT YOU’LL ACTUALLY BE DOING

  • Install emergency lighting, sirens, and power systems
  • Run clean, organized wiring (loom, routing, proper connections — no shortcuts)
  • Work alongside experienced A-level installers
  • Handle some installs independently once up to speed
  • Maintain production pace in a high-volume environment

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE HERE

  • You can follow wiring diagrams without hand-holding
  • Your installs are clean, organized, and repeatable
  • You stay focused and move with purpose
  • You show up every day and don’t disappear
  • You contribute to a team that runs at 90–100% efficiency

DO NOT APPLY IF:

  • Your 12V experience is not recent (last 1–2 years)
  • You’ve been out of the field for years
  • You don’t have your own basic tools
  • You struggle with wiring diagrams
  • Your work is sloppy (tape jobs, messy wiring, poor routing)
  • You job hop or call out frequently
  • You are glued to your phone during work
  • You cannot pass a background check or don’t have a valid license

YOU ARE A GOOD FIT IF:

  • You have recent hands-on 12V install experience (or formal training strong fundamentals)
  • You’ve installed lighting, sirens, or similar systems
  • You care about doing the job right the first time
  • You want steady, consistent work (not custom one-off jobs)
  • You work well on a team but can also handle tasks independently

PAY & BENEFITS

  • $20–$25/hour (based on experience)
  • Full-time, steady hours (40 )
  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Employee discounts

HOW TO APPLY (IMPORTANT)

To be considered, your application must include:

  • Your recent 12V experience (last 1–2 years)
  • Specific systems you’ve installed (lighting, sirens, wiring, etc.)
  • Your current or most recent role

Applications without this information will not be reviewed.

FINAL NOTE

We have a strong team of high-level installers and a full pipeline of work.
We are looking for someone who wants to show up, learn, produce, and be part of a solid operation.

If that’s you - apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • How recent is your 12V installation experience?
  • Which of the following have you personally installed?

Light bars / emergency lighting
Sirens / control modules
Wiring harnesses / power distribution
None of the above

  • Do you have your own basic tools?
  • Briefly describe your most recent 12V install.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25

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