Technician Apprentice

About the role

DuraServ is looking for mechanically-minded problem-solvers ready to learn a trade, earn while they grow, and build a career with their hands. This Is Where a Trade Career Begins.

Responsibilities

• Learn the Craft
• Assist with the installation, service, and maintenance of commercial dock and door equipment under the direct guidance of experienced technicians
• Participate in basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting tasks — rolling doors, sectional doors, levelers, and dock equipment
• Learn to safely use hand tools, power tools, and basic fabrication equipment to support installation and repair tasks
• Study and apply technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and documentation alongside experienced teammates
• Maintain a safe, clean job site and follow all OSHA safety protocols, PPE requirements, and fall protection standards
• Document service activities accurately — work performed, parts used, observations — building habits that define a professional technician
• Develop customer communication skills by assisting in job status updates and explaining service needs clearly and professionally
• Participate in the ADVANCE training program daily, completing required coursework and demonstrating learned skills on the job

Requirements

• Valid, current state-issued driver's license — you'll be traveling to customer sites daily
• Ability to meet physical demands: frequent standing, bending, ladder use, and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly
• Willingness to participate in DuraServ's ADVANCE training program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent — trade school certificate or diploma accepted and valued
• Background or exposure to welding, mechanical systems, hydraulics, or electrical work
• No dock and door experience required — we will train the right person from the ground up

Skills

• Mechanically curious
• Safety-conscious
• Learner
• Physically capable
• Reliable and professional
• Team player

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay from day one — you earn while you learn
• Structured advancement through the ADVANCE training program — your career progression is defined, not vague
• Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and 401K with company match
• Company-provided life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Premium tools, paid training, and manufacturer certifications — we invest in your development
• Autonomy as you grow — the better you get, the more you own

Pay

Compensation This compensation information is a good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage range that DuraServ reasonably expects to pay upon hire, and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Similar positions located outside of a covered jurisdiction may not necessarily receive the same compensation. The anticipated compensation range for this role is $22.00 to $24.45 and reflects the range DuraServ expects to pay at the time of hire, based on factors including geographic market, skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Salary/Hourly: Hourly

Schedule

Hourly

Company Information

DuraServ is a national leader in commercial dock and door solutions, operating across the U.S. and Canada since 2001. Our field technicians are the backbone of the company — and we invest in them accordingly.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DuraServ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment. Accommodation DuraServ and its subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process, to the point of undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please email hr@duraservcorp.com .