Gate Service Technician
Location: Memphis, TN
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive Pay Based on Experience + Benefits
Build Your Career in a Skilled Trade
Are you a mechanically minded person who enjoys working with your hands, solving problems, and seeing the results of your work at the end of the day?
We are looking for a Gate Service Technician to join our growing team. This is a hands-on position working with commercial and residential vehicle gates and pedestrian entry systems. You will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automatic gates, gate operators, access-control equipment, and related electrical and mechanical systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in gates, fencing, overhead doors, automatic doors, electrical work, welding, HVAC, construction, equipment repair, or other mechanical trades who wants to build a long-term career in a specialized and growing industry.
What Youll Do
As a Gate Service Technician, you will be responsible for the installation, service, troubleshooting, and repair of:
Sliding vehicle gates
Swinging vehicle gates
Pedestrian/personnel entry gates
Automatic gate operators and controls
Access-control systems
Keypads, card readers, sensors, loops, safety devices, and related equipment
Gate hardware, hinges, rollers, wheels, tracks, and other mechanical components
Your responsibilities will include:
Installing and servicing automatic gate systems
Setting gate and equipment posts and properly securing them in concrete
Installing electrical gate operators and controls
Running and terminating low-voltage and electrical wiring
Troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and operator problems
Diagnosing gate alignment, hardware, motor, sensor, and control issues
Welding and fabricating as needed
Installing conduit, wire, sensors, safety equipment, and accessories
Performing preventative maintenance and repairs
Reading basic electrical diagrams, installation instructions, and equipment manuals
Using hand tools, power tools, drills, saws, welders, meters, and other trade equipment
Working safely around electrical equipment, moving machinery, vehicles, and construction sites
Communicating professionally with customers and providing excellent service
Completing service documentation and communicating job status to the office
Maintaining company vehicles, tools, and equipment
This Is a Physical, Hands-On Job
This position is physically demanding and requires someone who enjoys working outdoors and performing skilled manual labor.
You should be comfortable:
Lifting and carrying heavy materials and equipment
Digging and setting posts
Pouring and working with concrete
Bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and working in awkward positions
Working outdoors in hot, cold, wet, and changing weather conditions
Using power tools and welding equipment
Working from ladders and lifts when required
Spending much of the workday on your feet
Working around large gates, vehicles, machinery, and construction equipment
If you prefer a desk job, this probably isnt the position for you. If you like working with your hands, solving problems, and learning a skilled trade, you may be an excellent fit.
What Were Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
Mechanically inclined and enjoys troubleshooting
Comfortable working with hand and power tools
Dependable and punctual
Safety-conscious
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
A good problem solver who doesnt give up when equipment doesnt work as expected
Professional and courteous with customers
Willing to learn new equipment, technology, and installation methods
Comfortable working outdoors and in physically demanding conditions
Preferred Experience
Experience in one or more of the following is highly desirable:
Automatic gate installation or service
Fencing or gate construction
Electrical or low-voltage systems
Access control
Welding and fabrication
Overhead doors
Automatic doors
Garage doors
Industrial equipment repair
HVAC
Security systems
Construction
Mechanical equipment service
Motor controls or electrical troubleshooting
We are willing to train the right mechanically inclined candidate. Experience with every aspect of gate systems is not required for someone who demonstrates the right attitude, work ethic, mechanical ability, and willingness to learn.
Qualifications
Valid drivers license and dependable driving record
Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
Ability to safely operate hand and power tools
Ability to lift, carry, and work with heavy equipment and materials
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers
Welding experience is a plus
Electrical/low-voltage experience is a plus
Gate, fencing, overhead door, automatic door, or access-control experience is a plus
Why Join Our Team?
We offer more than just a jobwe offer the opportunity to develop a specialized skilled trade career.
As you gain experience, you will develop valuable skills in:
Mechanical Systems Electrical Welding Fabrication Access Control Automation Troubleshooting Customer Service
The combination of these skills can make an experienced Gate Service Technician extremely valuable in the marketplace.
We Offer
Competitive pay based on experience
Opportunities for advancement
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
401(k) / Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Ongoing technical training
Stable, year-round work
A professional and supportive work environment
Ready to Build a Career in a Specialized Trade?
If youre mechanically inclined, dependable, hardworking, and enjoy solving problems, wed like to hear from you.
You dont need to know everything about automatic gates on day one. We can teach you the gate industry. What we cant teach is a strong work ethic, mechanical curiosity, reliability, and the desire to do quality work.
Apply today and start building a careernot just another job.
Please send resume to MindyP@TheBlueCollarRecruiter.com
Equal Opportunity Employer