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Overhead door technician job description

Updated March 14, 2024
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Overhead door technician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in overhead door technician job postings.
Sample overhead door technician requirements
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
  • Ability to lift and carry heavy tools and equipment.
  • Completion of technical certification programs.
  • Familiarity with basic electrical and mechanical principles.
  • Experience working with overhead door systems.
Sample required overhead door technician soft skills
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Overhead door technician job description example 1

Ace Industries overhead door technician job description

· 50% Indoor 50% Outdoor. Good ventilation, noise Occasional to Continuous

Physical Demands

Occasional=1-33% Frequent=34-66% Continuous=67-100%

(According to the Dictionary of Occupational Titles)

Non-material handling:

· Bending: Frequent. Various bending and low-level positions are performed while working.

· Squatting: Frequent. Various positions required.

· Kneeling: Frequent. Various positions required.

· Balance: Continuous.

· Overhead reach: Frequent. Performed while working on equipment.

· Ladder: Frequent. Used when working on equipment.

· Personnel Lifting Equipment: Frequent. Used when working on equipment.

· Hand controls: Occasional. Hand controls are used for testing and operating machinery.

· Tools used: Frequent. Tools commonly used include screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, welders, and cordless drills…etc.

· Sitting; Frequent. Sitting while driving to worksites.

· Standing/Walking: Frequent

· Fine motor coordination/manual dexterity: Frequent.

· Rotation: Frequent.

· Physical demand level: Moderate.

Material handling:

· Floor to waist: Occasional. Lifting may be performed at all levels from floor to overhead, up to 100 pounds.

· Pushing/pulling: Occasional.

· Physical demand level; Frequent.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Normal days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., but this is a 24/7 service position. This position regularly requires long hours (up to but not to exceed 14 hours) and weekend work.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business days, although out-of-town and overnight travel is expected.

Benefits

Standard benefits, including 401(k), PTO, health, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, a company vehicle to take to and from home, standard uniforms and $100 tool allowance per year.

Company DescriptionAce Industries, Inc., founded in 1932, is one of the largest and most diversified overhead crane and hoist distribution, manufacturing, and service companies in the United States. Ace has fully stocked warehouses, service centers, and sales offices in 25 different locations nationwide. Ace’s e-commerce site provides thousands of material handling products to a nationwide customer base. These include technical resources that allow users to source repair parts and accessories for critical infrastructure equipment that keep the backbone of our country running.
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Overhead door technician job description example 2

Eastern Lift Truck Co overhead door technician job description

Eastern Lift Truck Co., Inc. is a family owned company, celebrating 50 years strong. We provide sales, parts, rentals and service in all areas of the Lift Truck, Material Handling and Allied product business. ELTC has built a reputation for outstanding service, exceptional quality, and unmatched reliability for the past 50 years. Our core mission is to be our customer’s number one choice with ALL of their material handling needs.

WHY WORK HERE?

At ELTC we know that the employees are the ‘heart and soul’ of the company. We seek out the best talent and offer tremendous opportunity for growth, competitive compensation and benefits for individuals who want a career with a great company that maintains a family feel!

Dock and Door Lead Technician Main Duties:

  • Oversees and assists in the correct and safe repair of overhead door and dock leveling systems. May occasionally work on electric jacks, compactors, and balers
  • Research and resolve issues to customer satisfaction within policy while interacting effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds
  • Performs commercial and industrial maintenance and repairs on a variety of overhead doors and dock leveling systems
  • Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems pertaining to the operation of overhead doors and dock leveling systems
  • Works from ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts. Wears PPE and fall protection
  • This position may require some evening and weekend work

Dock and Door Lead Technician Requirements:

  • A minimum of 2 years experience installing, diagnosing, repairing, inspecting, and maintaining commercial overhead steel doors
  • Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
  • Welding / fabricating experience a plus
  • Individual must have their own tools
  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good driving record
  • Customer focused
  • Dependable
  • Stable work history

ELTC offers competitive wages and excellent benefits including:

  • Company van with company fuel card
  • Company cell phone
  • Medical, Dental, and Prescription Plan.
  • 401k with partial company match
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Basic and Supplemental life insurance policies
  • Paid vacation and comp days
  • Paid holidays

Find out more at: www.easternlifttruck.com

“Eastern Lift Truck is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets”

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Overhead door technician job description example 3

KSI Auto Parts overhead door technician job description

Monday – Friday 7:00AM Start Time & On Call Rotation. On Call Rotation is typically every 4 - 5 weeks.

Responsibilities:

  • Able to operate power tools and equipment and is mechanically inclined.
  • Repairing Components of Overhead Doors and Openers.
  • Installing Components of all Types of Residential, Commercial and Industrial Doors and Door Openers in All Types of Work Environments (Sectional Doors, Airport Hangar Doors, Rolling Steel Doors and High Speed Doors).
  • Installing Dock Equipment in All Types of Work Environments (Mechanical and Hydraulic Dock Levelers, Hydraulic and Mechanical Truck Restraints, Dock Seals, Dock Bumpers and Dock Lights).
  • Loading Vehicles and Securing Loads Prior to Leaving Warehouse.
  • Ensuring Vehicles are Stocked with the Parts and Tools Needed to Perform Daily Tasks.


Requirements and Skills:

  • Working Knowledge of Electrical Components
  • Must be able to climb ladders, handle heavy lifting daily
  • Have good organizational skills
  • Be hard working and very dependable.
  • Possess a Clean and Valid Driver’s License
  • Have a clean, professional appearance and good communication skills
  • Team player
  • Problem-solving attitude
  • Ability to Pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Physical
  • Proficient in Welding (preferred)


Physical Needs:

  • Ability to Run a Man-Lift or Scissor Lift. (Up to 50’ Elevation)
  • Able to Use a Variety of Hand/Power Tools.
  • Ladder Climbing, Ladder Climbing with Load and Working from a Ladder.
  • Work While Sitting, Standing and Kneeling.
  • Ability to Lift, Unaided, 75 Pounds.
  • Ability to Drive Safely.
  • Position Movements Include Walking, Turning, Stooping and Reaching for or Carrying Product, Stepping Around or Over Obstacles.
  • Extensive “Over the Head” Work to Include Lifting Over the Head, Reaching and Working with Tools Above Level of Head.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid time off

Dan’s Overhead Doors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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