Construction, Home Services, Garage Door Services

Independent Garage Door Technician - Commercial & Residential

Birmingham, ALOnsiteContractEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 4 days ago

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1099 contractor
commercial
residential
garage door
loading docks
gates
installation
repair
maintenance
service calls

Role summary

OGD Overhead Garage Door is seeking experienced 1099 independent contractors for commercial and residential garage door technician roles. This position involves installation, repair, and maintenance of commercial doors, loading docks, gates, and residential garage doors. The role requires a minimum of 1 year of residential garage door experience, strong customer service skills, adherence to safety practices, and proficiency with tools and job-routing platforms. Contractors will receive paid commercial training and in-field support, with uncapped commission earning potential and the flexibility to set their own schedules.

Position Overview

OGD Overhead Garage Door is seeking experienced residential garage door technicians ready to expand into commercial doors, loading docks, and gates. In this 1099 contractor role, you will provide commercial and residential garage door repair, installation, and maintenance services as a flex technician, while delivering a high level of customer service and professionalism. This opportunity is ideal for residential technicians looking to grow their business, increase earning potential, and build a flexible, performance-driven contracting career. A minimum of 1 year of experience in residential garage door installation, servicing, and repair is required (W-2 or 1099 experience accepted). Responsibilities:

Complete commercial service calls — doors, loading docks, and gates

Perform residential garage door repairs, installations, and preventative maintenance

Diagnose customer concerns and provide effective solutions in a professional manner

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 all work in accordance with industry-standard safety practices

Operate hand tools, power tools, and ladders and/or scissor lifts

Remove and haul away old garage doors and equipment

Maintain accurate job documentation and work order updates

Requirements:

1+ year of residential garage door experience (W-2 or 1099 accepted)

Must own a pickup truck that is 20 years old or newer

Mechanically inclined and comfortable working with tools and equipment

Physically capable of lifting up to 75 lbs. and climbing ladders and/or using scissor lifts

Strong communication and customer service skills

Ability and willingness to service jobs within an agreed-upon service area (approximately 90-mile radius of the market center)

Willingness to attend an initial 12-Day commercial training session in Fort Worth, TX to learn OGD's commercial service standards and systems

Compensation & Contractor Information:

1099 independent contractor, commission-based

Uncapped commission earning potential

Weekly payment

Contractors set their own schedule and may accept or decline available jobs

Daily work orders issued from OGD HQ — no lead generation required

In-field support and technical assistance provided

Initial commercial hardware, springs, tools, and related equipment are provided by the company

Paid commercial training provided

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Independent Garage Door Technician - Commercial & Residential

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