Independent Flex Garage Door Technician

OGD Overhead Garage Door; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid commercial training

Weekly payment

Uncapped commission

Job summary

OGD Overhead Garage Door is seeking experienced residential garage door technicians expanding into commercial doors, loading docks, and gates. This 1099 contractor role provides service and installation across residential and commercial clients with a flexible schedule and uncapped commission potential.

The position requires at least 1 year of residential garage door experience, owning a pickup truck (≤20 years old), and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work with ladders or lifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of residential garage door experience (W-2 or 1099 accepted).
• Must own a pickup truck (≤20 years old).
• Physically capable of lifting up to 75 lbs and climbing ladders or using lifts.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness to service jobs within ~90-mile radius.
• Attend 12-day commercial training in Fort Worth, TX to learn standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete commercial service calls — doors, loading docks, and gates.
• Perform residential garage door repairs, installations, and maintenance.
• Diagnose customer concerns and provide effective solutions professionally.
• Use OGD's job-routing platform to accept jobs and communicate status.
• Maintain high level of customer service throughout each job.
• Operate hand and power tools, ladders, and lifts as needed.
• Remove and haul away old doors and equipment.
• Maintain accurate job documentation and work orders.

Skills

Residential garage door experience

Customer service

Tools

Garage door repair tools

Power tools

Scissor lifts

Job description

Position Overview

OGD Overhead Garage Door is seeking experienced residential garage door technicians ready to expand into commercial doors, loading docks, and gates. In this 1099 contractor role, you will provide commercial and residential garage door repair, installation, and maintenance services as a flex technician, while delivering a high level of customer service and professionalism.

This opportunity is ideal for residential technicians looking to grow their business, increase earning potential, and build a flexible, performance-driven contracting career.

A minimum of 1 year of experience in residential garage door installation, servicing, and repair is required (W-2 or 1099 experience accepted).

Responsibilities

• Complete commercial service calls — doors, loading docks, and gates
• Perform residential garage door repairs, installations, and preventative maintenance
• Diagnose customer concerns and provide effective solutions in a professional manner
• Use OGD's job-routing platform to accept available jobs and communicate job status
• Maintain a high level of customer service throughout each job
• Perform all work in accordance with industry-standard safety practices
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and ladders and/or scissor lifts
• Remove and haul away old garage doors and equipment
• Maintain accurate job documentation and work order updates

Requirements

• 1+ year of residential garage door experience (W-2 or 1099 accepted)
• Must own a pickup truck that is 20 years old or newer
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable working with tools and equipment
• Physically capable of lifting up to 75 lbs. and climbing ladders and/or using scissor lifts
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability and willingness to service jobs within an agreed-upon service area (approximately 90-mile radius of the market center)
• Willingness to attend an initial 12-Day commercial training session in Fort Worth, TX to learn OGD's commercial service standards and systems

Compensation & Contractor Information

• 1099 independent contractor, commission-based
• Uncapped commission earning potential
• Weekly payment
• Contractors set their own schedule and may accept or decline available jobs
• Daily work orders issued from OGD HQ — no lead generation required
• In-field support and technical assistance provided
• Initial commercial hardware, springs, tools, and related equipment are provided by the company
• Paid commercial training provided

$1,800 - $2,500 a week