Independent Garage Door Technician - Commercial & Residential
About The Position
OGD Overhead Garage Door is seeking experienced residential garage door technicians interested in expanding into commercial doors, loading docks, and gates. In this 1099 independent contractor role, technicians provide commercial and residential repair, installation, and maintenance services as flex technicians while delivering professional customer service. The opportunity is aimed at residential technicians who want to grow their business, increase earning potential, and build a flexible, performance-driven contracting career. A minimum of one year of residential garage door installation, servicing, and repair experience is required. Contractors are paid on commission, with uncapped earning potential and weekly payments. They set their own schedules and may accept or decline available jobs. OGD issues daily work orders, so lead generation is not required, and provides in-field support, technical assistance, initial commercial hardware, springs, tools, related equipment, and paid commercial training. Contractors must attend an initial 12-day commercial training session in Fort Worth, Texas. The listed compensation is $1,800–$2,500 per week.
Requirements
- At least one year of residential garage door installation, servicing, and repair experience; W-2 or 1099 experience is accepted.
- Own a pickup truck that is 20 years old or newer.
- Be mechanically inclined and comfortable working with tools and equipment.
- Be physically capable of lifting up to 75 pounds and climbing ladders and/or using scissor lifts.
- Have strong communication and customer service skills.
- Be able and willing to service jobs within an agreed-upon service area, approximately a 90-mile radius of the market center.
- Attend an initial 12-day commercial training session in Fort Worth, Texas.
Responsibilities
- Complete commercial service calls involving doors, loading docks, and gates.
- Perform residential garage door repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance.
- Diagnose customer concerns and provide effective solutions professionally.
- Use OGD's job-routing platform to accept available jobs and communicate job status.
- Maintain a high level of customer service throughout each job.
- Perform work in accordance with industry-standard safety practices.
- Operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, and/or scissor lifts.
- Remove and haul away old garage doors and equipment.
- Maintain accurate job documentation and work order updates.
Benefits
- Uncapped commission earning potential
- Weekly payment
- Flexible schedule; contractors may accept or decline available jobs
- Daily work orders issued by OGD HQ, with no lead generation required
- In-field support and technical assistance
- Initial commercial hardware, springs, tools, and related equipment provided by the company
- Paid commercial training
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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