Gate Operator Field Technician

Job Description

Job Description

• Do you like figuring out why things don't work?

• We're looking for someone who's mechanically sharp, comfortable around electrical systems, and takes pride in solving problems others give up on. Gate operator experience isn't required — but if you understand how mechanical systems move, how low voltage circuits behave, and how to work through a diagnostic process step by step, you'll pick this up fast.

• Some of our best technicians had zero gate experience when they started. What they had was the right mindset and the right skill set.

• What You'll Do

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair automated gate operators and access control systems at commercial and residential job sites
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues — identify the root cause, not just swap parts
• Run conduit, pull wire, and connect low voltage control wiring
• Dig, trench, and set posts as part of full system installations
• Test and inspect completed systems before job closeout
• Represent Scott's Fencing professionally with customers and general contractors on active job sites

• What We're Looking For

• Mechanical aptitude — you understand how things are built, how they move, and why they fail
• Comfort with low voltage electrical systems — reading a basic wiring diagram, tracing a circuit, identifying a fault
• A systematic approach to diagnosing problems
• Willingness to do physical work — digging, lifting, working outdoors in New Mexico weather
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Reliable, self-directed, and communicates well

• Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Experience with access control, automation equipment, or low voltage systems
• Commercial construction site experience
• Familiarity with 24V DC control circuits

• What You'll Get

• $18–$23/hr depending on experience
• Stable, year-round work with an established local company
• Hands-on training in gate operator systems and access control
• Work alongside a team that takes quality seriously

• About Scott's Fencing Co.

• Scott's Fencing Co. has been serving Albuquerque and the surrounding region for years, handling everything from residential ornamental fencing to large-scale commercial and government projects. Our gate division installs and services complex automated entry systems across the area. We do the work right — and we want people who care about that too.

• To apply, submit your resume and answer the screening questions below.