GPS Installer/Shop Hand
About the job
- At least 1 year of direct experience with GPS tracking systems, dash cameras, and telematics equipment in vehicles.
- Ability to read wiring diagrams and follow installation procedures.
- Knowledge of essential tools and shop equipment.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug test.
- Must have a clean Motor Vehicle Record.
- Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time.
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
- Experience with GPS or dash camera systems is preferred.
- Install and configure GPS tracking systems, dash cameras, and telematics equipment in vehicles.
- Run wiring and mount hardware safely and neatly according to manufacturer specifications.
- Test equipment for accuracy, connectivity, and functionality.
- Diagnose and repair installation or connectivity issues.
- Maintain detailed installation records and report completed work.
- Communicate effectively with employees.
- Assist the shop in moving vehicles as needed.
- Assist mechanics with light mechanical repairs at the direction of the Maintenance Manager or mechanic.
- Keep the maintenance yard orderly and clean.
- Wash vehicles, trucks, and equipment using a power washer.
- Keep the shop clean and organized.
- Follow all safety and company policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties assigned by the direct supervisor in a professional and efficient manner.
- Experience with GPS or dash camera systems.
About the company
kV Power, operating as KVP Energy Services, LLC, is a union electrical infrastructure contractor that handles end-to-end construction, maintenance, and emergency response for transmission, distribution, and substation systems across North America. It offers turnkey project management, material procurement, testing, commissioning, and project closeout, and can rapidly mobilize specialized equipment and skilled labor for projects up to 500 kV overhead and 345 kV underground. The company differentiates itself with a union workforce, broad capabilities, a solid safety record, and growth through acquisitions and partnerships, enabling a nationwide footprint with a strong focus in the southern United States. Its goal is to deliver reliable and safe electrical infrastructure solutions that support energy reliability, grid resilience, and meaningful career opportunities for its employees.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Benbrook, Texas
Founded
2012
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- KVP kept hiring linemen and transmission crews in September 2026, showing active project demand.
- Website updates on August 25 2026 still emphasize renewables, storm response, and utility infrastructure growth.
- Warren Equity’s 2023 recapitalization funded expansion into new geographies and service lines.
What critics are saying
- BHI Energy v. KVP ended April 30 2025, but trade-secret allegations taint sales pitches.
- OSHA investigated KVP after the November 15 2024 Wolfforth, Texas incident; safety scrutiny persists.
- Field crews and fleet mechanics signal labor intensity; one major accident or outage can crush margins.
What makes kVP Energy Services unique
- Bryan Hoffman founded kV Power in 2012 and still runs it.
- KVP combines 500kV transmission, 345kV underground, substations, and storm response under one union platform.
- Station Electric, acquired January 19 2023, expands California substation execution and Western reach.
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Company News
Following the closing of the recapitalization, KV Power completed the acquisition of Station Electric based in California.
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rock Hill Capital (“Rock Hill”) is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, KV Power, LLC (“KV Power” or the “Company”), led by Founder and CEO, Bryan Hoffman, has completed a recapitalization and partnership with Warren Equity Partners (“Warren Equity”).“ We have enjoyed significant growth during our partnership with Rock Hill and look forward to further expansion with Warren Equity as our partners,” stated Bryan Hoffman. “ We see opportunities to expand into new service lines and geographies serving our diversified utility customers,” he continued.“ It has been a pleasure to be partners with Bryan and the team at KV Power. Both Rock Hill and Bryan share the same goal of continuous growth while providing ever improving service to our customers, and we are excited to remain involved with the Company moving forward. We believe Warren Equity is the ideal partner to accelerate growth and enhance value for KV’s stakeholders,” said Randall B. Hale, Founder and Managing Director of Rock Hill.Following the closing of the recapitalization, KV Power completed the acquisition of Station Electric (“Station”) based in California. Regarding the acquisition, Mr