Dock Door Technician

Cushman & Wakefield; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision and dental coverage

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a skilled Dock Door Technician to maintain and repair dock doors, levelers, and related loading dock equipment across distribution and warehouse facilities.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read schematics and repair documentation; travel between sites is required. This role offers hands-on, in-field maintenance with OSHA-compliant practices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience servicing dock doors, dock levelers, overhead doors, or similar industrial equipment.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and repair documentation.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on dock doors, dock levelers, seals, shelters, and related equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues.
• Inspect equipment for safe operation and compliance with standards.
• Complete work orders and maintenance documentation through the CMMS system.
• Respond to service calls and equipment breakdowns in a timely manner.
• Travel between customer or company sites as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Reading schematics

CMMS familiarity

Welding

Fabrication

Travel-ready

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS software

Work order systems

Job description

Dock Door Technician

Seeking a skilled Dock Door Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair dock doors, dock levelers, and related loading dock equipment. This role is critical to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of distribution, warehouse, and industrial facilities. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude and experience working with hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on dock doors, dock levelers, seals, shelters, and related equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues.
• Inspect equipment to ensure safe operation and compliance with company standards.
• Complete work orders and maintenance documentation through the CMMS system.
• Respond to service calls and equipment breakdowns in a timely manner.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and major repairs as needed.
• Maintain tools, parts, and work areas in a clean and organized manner.
• Follow all company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and OSHA regulations.
• Travel between customer or company sites as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience servicing dock doors, dock levelers, overhead doors, or similar industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and repair documentation.
• Basic computer skills and experience using work order or CMMS systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between sites.
• Preferred Trade school, vocational training, or technical certification.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, and troubleshooting industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Experience working in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or logistics environments.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 lbs.
• Work at heights, climb ladders, kneel, squat, and reach overhead.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, and fall protection equipment when necessary.

Benefits

• Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $29.75 - $35.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: “C&W Services”

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com