Automatic Door Installer

Overhead Door Corporation; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Overhead Door Corporation in Durham, NC seeks an Automatic Door Installer to help install and service state-of-the-art automatic doors across multiple sites. You will assist with site preparation, take measurements, and perform framing and build-ins to ensure project completion.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years in the automatic door industry; electrical background preferred. You will work with experienced technicians, follow safety policies, and deliver excellent customer

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in glass and aluminum storefronts preferred.
• Electrical background preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Automatic Door Industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation of automatic doors, operators and related equipment.
• Survey and prepare worksite location for installation, including measurements and alterations.
• Perform construction-related work such as framing and built-ins.
• Support safety program and follow safety policies on site, in warehouse and office.
• Verify tools and equipment are functional and available prior to starting work.
• Document work to be performed and review with the customer.
• Oversee care and maintenance of equipment, tools and company vehicles.
• Maintain inventory of parts in company vehicles to ensure availability for work.
• Represent Door Services with customers in a professional manner.

Skills

Reading safety rules

Tape measure literacy

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Automatic Door Installer - $25-35 per hour

Join our growing team as an Installation Technician, where you'll play a key role in the installation of state-of-the-art automatic door systems. In this hands-on position, you'll assist with site preparation, take accurate measurements, perform construction work such as framing and build-ins, and support the successful completion of installation projects.

You'll work alongside experienced technicians, maintain tools and equipment, follow safety best practices, and deliver exceptional customer service at a variety of job sites throughout Durham, NC and the surrounding communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation of automatic sliding, folding, revolving and swinging doors, operators and associated equipment.
• Assist with surveying and preparing worksite location for installation, this can include measurements, alterations and construction modifications.
• Assist and perform construction related work such as framing and build in’s.
• Proactively support our safety program and initiatives, comply with all safety policies and procedures and ensure utilization of safe work practices on site, in the warehouse and office.
• Evaluate and ensure prior to commencement of work, that the appropriate tools and equipment are working and/or available.
• Responsible for documenting the work to be performed and reviewing with the customer.
• Responsible for overseeing the care and maintenance of equipment, tools and vehicles provided by Door Services Corporation.
• Maintain that the appropriate parts inventory is in the company vehicles and ensure that items are available for work.
• Represent Door Services with customers and present them in a professional demeanor

Travel to customer locations throughout the service area while maintaining safe driving practices.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Experience in glass and aluminum store front preferred.
• Electrical background preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Automatic Door Industry is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate basic math including fractions and read a tape measure.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds. A team lift is required for anything 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be capable of working at heights to service doors and operators using ladders

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in many different environments including hospitals, pharmaceuticals facilities, business offices and retail locations and is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

About Us

The Overhead Door™ Brand is one of the most recognized and respected brands in the garage door industry. For 100 years, the Overhead Door™ Brand has stood for product quality and expertise, as well as professional service. From commercial and industrial upward-lifting doors and access systems to residential garage doors and openers, we combine quality, dependable products with reliable service to consistently give home and business owners confidence and peace of mind. Because we care about safety, we require that all of our garage doors and commercial doors be installed by professionally trained technicians. We offer specialized training on the installation of our doors through ongoing classes offered through ARCAT. When you are looking to have a garage door or commercial door installed, be sure to look for the Red Ribbon logo from the garage door company you call. If the company does not display the Red Ribbon logo on their advertising, building, trucks or uniforms, you are not dealing with an authorized distributor of Overhead Door™ products.

About the Team

Your expert partner for pedestrian door service and installation, our company was built on quality products and long-term customer partnerships. Our certified AAADM inspectors have over 50 years of product knowledge and service and repair all makes and models of automatic doors and windows from all manufactures. 24/7 service is available to meet your after hour needs in our designated and expanding coverage areas in North Carolina Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Louisiana, Texas. We also have operations in Canada through our Horton Automatics of Ontario servicing greater Toronto, the Ottawa Valley and Southern Ontario.

Job Info

• Job Identification 4817
• Job Category Field/Service
• Posting Date 08/27/2026, 05:50 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day