Garage Door and Dock Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Garage Door and Dock Technician – Lead Field Repairs & Installations for Atlas Overhead Doors

Job Overview

• Company: Atlas Overhead Doors
• Salary/Pay Rate: $40 to $45 per hour plus Annual Bonus
• Location: Jackson Township, New Jersey (Hybrid / Travel Required)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Government, or Federal
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid Driver's License

The Opportunity

You will serve as a lead field technician responsible for executing high-quality installations, diagnostic troubleshooting, and complex repairs on commercial overhead doors and loading dock systems. This role offers the opportunity to apply advanced technical expertise while working independently within a supportive, family-first environment that offers top industry pay and performance rewards. You will directly impact operational reliability for diverse commercial, industrial, and government clients across the region.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electrical failures on commercial overhead, rolling steel, and high-performance door systems.
• Execute precise installation and drop testing of fire-rated doors and commercial dock levelers to maintain safety compliance.
• Perform detailed electrical troubleshooting on control boards, safety sensors, limit switches, and LiftMaster commercial operator systems.
• Manage field service calls independently to resolve site issues safely, efficiently, and with minimal supervision.
• Inspect and replace worn counterbalance components, including high-tension springs, drums, cables, and track assemblies.
• Measure, install, and service hydraulic dock seals, shelters, and mechanical leveling equipment for industrial facilities.
• Perform on-site field welding (stick/MIG) to modify, repair, and secure structural steel door frames, track brackets, and loading dock equipment as needed.
• Deliver exceptional customer service as the primary field representative while upholding company quality standards.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience servicing and installing commercial garage doors and dock equipment.
• Strong technical proficiency in mechanical and electrical diagnostic troubleshooting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of both mechanical and hydraulic dock leveler systems.
• Proven ability to independently service springs, cables, drums, tracks, and counterbalance systems.
• Demonstrated experience with Chamberlain and LiftMaster commercial operators, including control board wiring.
• Practical, hands-on experience with stick (SMAW) or MIG (GMAW) welding for structural steel and door/dock components.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% for field assignments beyond a 30-mile radius.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced expertise with high-performance and high-speed commercial door systems.
• Direct experience performing drop testing and certified repairs on fire-rated door assemblies.
• Prior field service experience supporting industrial, government, or federal facility projects.
• Fire door testing certification a plus
• Formal welding trade training or AWS certification is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Top industry hourly pay rates with annual bonus eligibility and overtime potential.
• Project completion bonuses, pay-per-performance incentives, and prevailing wage project opportunities.
• Guarantee 40 hours/week
• 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching.
• Paid time off covering holidays, vacation days, and sick leave.
• Dedicated company vehicle provided for field service operations.
• Full uniforms and safety equipment provided, including helmets and protective gear.
• Employee referral bonus program and bi-weekly pay cycle.

About Us

Atlas Overhead Doors is a family-operated and family-first business dedicated to providing top-tier garage door and loading dock solutions across residential, commercial, industrial, and government sectors. We treat our team like family, offering top industry compensation, continuous support, and rewarding career opportunities.

Learn more at

Atlas Overhead Doors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.