Automated Gate Technician: Install, Service & Troubleshoot

Peerless Enterprises, LLC; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for installations and

401(k)

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Major / specialty tools provided

Steady work

Job summary

Gate Options is seeking an experienced Gate Technician to service and install automated gate systems across the Northern Illinois area. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain swing, slide, and barrier gates, install operators and control boards, and document service work with photos and notes.

We offer $25 to $35 per hour starting pay, a company vehicle for installations and service, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays and PTO, and access to

Qualifications

• 2 years of automated gate experience is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to independently diagnose and repair gate systems.
• Experience installing and programming gate operators.
• Mechanical knowledge of gate hardware (rollers, tracks, hinges, etc.).
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Comfortable reading wiring diagrams and using a multimeter.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair commercial and residential automated gate systems.
• Install and service swing, slide, barrier gate systems, and access controls.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical failures.
• Replace control boards, loops, eyes, receivers, and sensing devices.
• Perform welding and light fabrication as needed.
• Repair hinges, rollers, tracks, wheels, locks, and gate hardware.
• Complete service documentation with photos and notes.
• Represent Gate Options professionally with customers.

Skills

Gate system diagnosis

Independent work

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Tools

Multimeter

Welding equipment

Job description

Gate Options is seeking an experienced Gate Technician to service and install automated gate systems across the Northern Illinois area. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain swing, slide, and barrier gates, install operators and control boards, and document service work with photos and notes.

We offer $25 to $35 per hour starting pay, a company vehicle for installations and service, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays and PTO, and access to