Gate Automation Technician

Hudson Entry & Automation; London; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Entry & Automation is seeking a dedicated Gate Automation Technician to join their growing team in London, Ontario. The position involves a mix of fieldwork and administrative tasks, focusing on delivering quality service to clients while ensuring safety and efficiency. Applicants should possess relevant technical training and a strong problem-solving skill set, along with excellent customer service capabilities.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

Store discount

Vision care

Qualifications

• Must have a 'G' License with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Ability to maintain an orderly worksite.
• Willingness to work overtime and be available on call.

Responsibilities

• 80% field work including installation and service tasks.
• 20% reporting and administrative duties.
• Operate company vehicles and test equipment per job requirement.

Skills

Customer service skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Education

Technical background with industry training and certifications

Equivalent Gate Service and installation experience

Job description

We are growing! Hudson is experiencing exceptional growth, and we need to expand our Gate Automation team. Hudson is looking for candidates who want to make a difference by keeping people and property safe. We operate on a set of shared Core Values and hire and promote based on those Core Values. Are you that person?

Gate Automation Technician

Entry Level (or Senior Level With The Right Qualifications)

• 80% field work
• 20% reporting and administrative duties
• Start date is as soon as possible

Job Requirements

• Technical background with industry training and certifications, or equivalent Gate Service and installation experience is required for this role
• Applicants must be familiar with expectations within a technical/service and/or construction industry

What It Takes To Be Considered

• “G” License with clean driver’s abstract
• Fit, capable of physical work in the elements with a positive attitude
• Ability to organize and maintain an orderly worksite
• Excellent customer service skills with a wide variety of customers
• Problem solver with desire to help others
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate computer skills
• Maintains awareness and learns new developments in industry technology
• Willingness to work overtime and be available on call as required
• Driver's abstract: A clean driver's abstract from the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) with no major infractions.
• Police record check: A clear police record check with no criminal convictions.

Physical Demands

• Move, install, and manage heavy-weight materials (up to 50 lbs; manipulating items greater than 50 lbs with assistance)
• Work on ladders/above head work; ascend ladders to work at heights (minimum of 12 feet)
• Extensive stationary work, driving, and walking
• Frequent reaching, carrying, and grasping objects; repetitive motions
• Occasional transferring, maneuvering, placing, lowering oneself; exposure to weather
• Operate test equipment, machinery/AV equipment, hand and power tools
• Operate company vehicles; proof of valid G2 or higher-class Ontario Driver’s Licence with a clean driver’s abstract
• Utilize a cellular phone to make or receive phone calls/text messages, send/receive emails, record job details, review schedules/technical drawings, update project notes, and record field data, etc.

We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate + benefits + overtime
• Technical support training, tools, equipment, and vehicle
• Quarterly reviews and an opportunity for growth and development with a future

If you are solutions-oriented, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a growing organization, we look forward to hearing from you regarding our job opening.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 44 per week

Additional Pay

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits

• Company vehicle
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement

• French not required

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

About Hudson Entry And Automation

Hudson Entry & Automation provides sales, installation, and service of reliable access control and security systems. Our focus is on providing quality parking equipment, revenue control, sliding and swing gates, access control, and physical and electronic security. We supply solutions to our customers and bring innovative ideas and superior products to your business. Our company features a wide range of manufacturers, suppliers, and strategic partners to provide customized solutions tailored to your needs and budget. Hudson’s head office is in London, Ontario, servicing clients across Southwestern Ontario. We help you secure your premises with solutions for industrial, agricultural, commercial, and residential clients across Southwestern Ontario.