Independent Garage Door Technician - Residential

OGD Overhead Garage Door; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

OGD Overhead Garage Door is seeking motivated independent contractors to join as Independent Residential Garage Door Technicians. This 1099 contractor role involves repairing, installing, and maintaining residential garage doors while delivering excellent customer service and professionalism.

No prior garage door experience is required — training is provided, with initial 10-Day training in Fort Worth, TX. Contractors own a pickup truck (≤20 years old), service defined areas, and may accept or

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined with comfort using tools and equipment.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Willingness to service jobs in the defined area.

Responsibilities

• 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 status.
• Maintain high level of customer service throughout each job.
• Follow safety practices and operate tools up to 8 feet.
• Remove and haul away old doors and equipment.
• Maintain accurate job documentation and work orders.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Customer service

Communication

Tool handling

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Ladders

Job description

Position Overview

OGD Overhead Garage Door is seeking motivated and dependable independent contractors to join our team as Independent Residential Garage Door Technicians. In this 1099 contractor role, you will provide garage door repair, installation, and maintenance services for residential customers while delivering a high level of customer service and professionalism.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are mechanically inclined, customer-focused, and interested in building a flexible, performance-driven career.

No prior garage door experience is required — training is provided.

Responsibilities:

• 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 up to 8 feet


• Remove and haul away old garage doors and equipment


• Maintain accurate job documentation and work order updates

Requirements:

• 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 50 lbs. and climbing ladders


• Strong communication and customer service skills


• Ability and willingness to service jobs within an agreed-upon service area


• Willingness to attend an initial 10-Day training session in Fort Worth, TX to learn OGD's service standards and systems

Compensation & Contractor Information:

• 1099 independent contractor position


• Uncapped commission earning potential


• Weekly payment


• Contractors set their own schedule and may accept or decline available jobs


• Initial hardware, springs, tools, and related equipment are provided by the company


• Paid training provided — no prior garage door experience required

$1,200 - $1,700 a week