Residential Gate Technician - Experienced or Trainee

DH Pace Company; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle after training

Cell phone after training

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Overhead Door Company of Atlanta, a DH Pace Company, Inc. is seeking a Residential Gate Technician (Experienced or Trainee) to service, repair and install residential gate openers across metro Atlanta. Training is provided for candidates new to gates, while experienced technicians can command top pay based on experience.

The role emphasizes mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, customer communication, and safe, efficient job execution with a company vehicle after training.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in construction, electrical, or related mechanical field.
• Basic electrical knowledge; more experience is a plus.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds overhead.
• Valid driver's license.
• Friendly, professional, and reliable with customers.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair a wide range of automatic gate systems, independently after training.
• Troubleshoot systems from entry systems to accessories and drive mechanisms.
• Install and replace gate openers and operators.
• Explain repairs and pricing clearly to homeowners and stay within appointment windows.
• Complete job paperwork accurately and on time.
• Work safely at all times.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Welding experience

Physical strength

Driver's license

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Residential Gate Technician - Experienced or Trainee

Atlanta GA

Why DH Pace?

The DH Pace Company is a family-owned and privately held business with annual sales over $1 billion through 60+ offices located across the continental United States. The Company is an industry leader in the distribution, installation, maintenance, and repair of a complete range of commercial, industrial, and residential door, docking and security products. In 2026, DH Pace is celebrating its 100 th anniversary in business.

Overhead Door Company of Atlanta™, a DH Pace Company, Inc., aspires to hire Residential Gate Technicians (Experienced or Trainee), [Location/Territory: Metro Atlanta]

• If you have experience in construction, electrical, welding or a related mechanical field, we'll put it to work.
• If you're new to gates but mechanically inclined and eager to learn, we'll train you!
• You will service, repair, and install openers on residential automatic gate systems for homeowners across metro Atlanta.

What you'll do

• Service and repair a wide range of automatic gate systems, working independently once you're fully trained (new technicians ride with and learn from experienced technicians first)
• Use mechanical and electrical knowledge to troubleshoot complete systems, from telephone entry and operators to accessories, rollers, and drive mechanisms
• Install and replace gate openers and operators
• Explain repairs and pricing clearly to homeowners and arrive within scheduled appointment windows
• Complete job paperwork accurately and on time
• Work safely at all times

What you'll need

• 1 or more years in construction, electrical, or a related mechanical field. Experienced gate technicians are encouraged to apply, and we'll train the right person who is new to gates.
• Basic electrical knowledge. More experience is a plus.
• Welding experience preferred
• Ability to lift 75 pounds overhead
• Valid driver's license
• Friendly, professional, and reliable with customers.

Pay and growth

• Pay based on experience, with top pay for experienced technicians
• Paid training and a clear path to running calls on your own
• Advancement opportunities
• Overtime available
• Company vehicle and cell phone after training
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• 10 days of paid time off, increasing to 16 days after your first work anniversary
• 6 paid holidays
• Corporate Wellness Program

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage — available your first full month
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Voluntary benefits including supplemental life and critical illness coverage
• Employee discounts for you and your immediate family
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

Successful completion of employment verifications, background check, drug screen, and driving record (if applicable) required in advance of hire.

DH Pace Company, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of DH Pace Company, Inc. without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of DH Pace Company, Inc. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

DH Pace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, sate, or local law.