Gate Operator Technician — Field Installer & Maintainer

AgUpdate; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Company truck and tools

Paid training and certification

Job summary

AgUpdate is seeking a Gate Operator Technician to install, service, and maintain automatic gate systems and access control equipment across Southern Wisconsin. This full-time position offers a consistent workload, growth potential, and a team that values hard work and loyalty.

You'll service Milwaukee, Madison, and Fort Atkinson regions, applying trade skills, reading blueprints, and diagnosing electrical/mechanical issues on both high- and low-voltage systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in gate operator installation or service
• Experience with overhead door systems and access control
• Low-voltage electrical (security, alarm, fire, etc.) experience
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to read blueprints/schematics and diagnose issues independently

Responsibilities

• Install and service automatic gate operator systems (sliding, swinging, barrier arm, cantilever, etc.)
• Handle wiring and diagnostics for low- and high-voltage systems
• Integrate access control systems (keypads, loop detectors, remotes, safety devices)
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems in the field
• Perform regular maintenance to ensure code compliance (UL325, ASTM F2200)
• Work independently and professionally at job sites across southern Wisconsin
• Document all work accurately and follow safety protocols

Skills

Gate operator installation

Blueprints/schematics reading

Multimeter diagnostics

Low-voltage electrical work

Customer-facing communication

Education

CGAT or IDEA certification

Tools

Multimeter

Brand experience: LiftMaster

Job description

AgUpdate is seeking a Gate Operator Technician to install, service, and maintain automatic gate systems and access control equipment across Southern Wisconsin. This full-time position offers a consistent workload, growth potential, and a team that values hard work and loyalty.

You'll service Milwaukee, Madison, and Fort Atkinson regions, applying trade skills, reading blueprints, and diagnosing electrical/mechanical issues on both high- and low-voltage systems.