Dock Door Technician
About The Position
The Dock Door Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs dock doors, dock levelers, and related loading dock equipment to support safe and efficient operation at distribution, warehouse, and industrial facilities. The role requires mechanical aptitude and experience with hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems. The technician responds to service calls and breakdowns, completes maintenance documentation in a CMMS, assists with installations and upgrades, and travels between sites as required. The work involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 75 pounds; working at heights; climbing ladders; kneeling, squatting, and reaching overhead; and working indoors and outdoors in varying weather. Required PPE includes safety glasses and gloves, as well as fall protection equipment when necessary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of experience servicing dock doors, dock levelers, overhead doors, or similar industrial equipment.
- Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
- Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and repair documentation.
- Basic computer skills and experience using work order or CMMS systems.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel between sites.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to work at heights, climb ladders, kneel, squat, and reach overhead.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, and fall protection equipment when necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Trade school, vocational training, or technical certification.
- Experience with welding, fabrication, and troubleshooting industrial equipment.
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Experience working in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or logistics environments.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on dock doors, dock levelers, seals, shelters, and related equipment.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues.
- Inspect equipment to ensure safe operation and compliance with company standards.
- Complete work orders and maintenance documentation through the CMMS system.
- Respond to service calls and equipment breakdowns in a timely manner.
- Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and major repairs as needed.
- Maintain tools, parts, and work areas in a clean and organized manner.
- Follow company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and OSHA regulations.
- Travel between customer or company sites as required.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, vision insurance, and dental insurance programs.
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts are generally included among available benefit programs.
- Retirement savings plans are generally available.
- Life and disability insurance programs are generally available.
- Paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Competitive pay, subject to eligibility and other stated factors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
