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Garage Door Helper

@ Overhead Door

Fort McMurray, Alberta

Full-time1+ years experience
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Overview

Overhead Door is hiring a full-time Garage Door Installer Helper at its Fort McMurray branch, working in a two-person crew under the Lead Technician on installation and service of overhead doors. The work includes travel to sites, lifting up to 75 pounds, working outdoors in all weather, and on-call service rotation. The posting offers competitive pay, health and dental benefits, and advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist Lead Technician installing and servicing overhead doors
  • Diagnose problems and carry out required door work
  • Travel to job sites, including out-of-town and without notice
  • Handle lifts, ladders, trailers and manlifts safely
  • Complete daily paperwork, timesheets and work orders

Requirements summary:

  • 3 to 6 months experience in a relevant trade or service industry
  • Valid driver's licence and clean driver's abstract
  • Able to lift up to 75 pounds and work outdoors in all weather
  • Above average mechanical aptitude
  • Safety training such as WHMIS, Fall Protection, First Aid is an asset
  • Pass background, drug, alcohol and health screening

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDental
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-14
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-14

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentConstruction trades
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingConstruction site, Warehouse, Outdoors
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 75 lb · computer low
Licences & certificationsWHMIS, Fall Protection, Standard First Aid
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checkscriminal record, drug and alcohol, driving record
Perks mentionedPaid training

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Overhead Door

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HeadquartersLewisville
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Job description

Role:
We have an immediate opening for a Garage Door Installer Helper located in the Fort McMurray branch. Reporting to the Field Operations Manager, the helper will work as part of a two-person crew, this position will assist in the service and/or installation of overhead doors while learning on the job from the Lead Technician. This role is a permanent, full-time position with opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities:

  • Participating in installing Sectional (includes FinDoor), Rolling steel, Fire Doors, High Speed Doors, Security Grilles, Roll Shutters, Bifold
  • D&A Testing for site access or post incident
  • Championing safety standards with a strong safety mindset
  • Working with hand tools, electric tools, lifts, and ladders
  • Maintain a professional manner during regular interaction with warehouse staff, construction Project Managers, customers, other trades, and safety personnel
  • Taking direction from the Lead Technician and providing support
  • Out of town travel for installation and service work, not limited to weekdays- without notice
  • Focus on quality workmanship
  • Actively participating in learning the skill with intention to progress to a Lead Technician
  • Participate in training and execution of welding for installation or repairs if required
  • Regularly communicate and coordinate with the scheduler on problem solving, provide solutions and required parts if needed.
  • Effectively assess job scope with a Lead Technician and note any discrepancies to your scheduler immediately- ie: product warranty, site conditions, and safety
  • Complete all required paperwork daily and submitted on time at the end of each work day- ie: timesheets, FHLA’s, job workorder with clear notes and part #’s
  • Providing Service, and diagnose problems, provide solutions, and carry out required work on overhead doors
  • If needed, on the on-call rotation for Service
  • The ability to transport product on trailers and manlifts (on trailers) to and from sites safely.
  • Accountable to making sure safety training and tickets are up to date and valid- clearly communicate to scheduler on required renewals- such as Fall Protection, OSSA Elevated Work Platform, Standard First Aid, CSTS, etc)
  • Wearing a hard hat and other PPE as required is mandatory for this safety sensitive role.
  • General warehouse duties
  • Daily attendance and punctuality
  • Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Experience in a Service/Installation Industry; previous experience with door automation considered an asset
  • Minimum 3 - 6 months’ experience in a relevant trade (i.e. construction, welding, millwright etc.)
  • Resourcefulness, integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to work in a team environment
  • Any relevant safety training and tickets is an asset. (WHMIS, Fall Protection, First Aid, etc.)
  • Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
  • Must be able to work outside in all different weather conditions, including cold and extreme heat. Lifting, pulling, climbing, standing, sitting, lying down, squatting and kneeling and managing equipment and tools required
  • Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment screening requirements including background check, drug, alcohol and health assessment
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and clean drivers abstract
  • New hire candidates will be required to provide a current Driver’s Abstract from the province which the position is located, at their own cost
  • Possessing resourcefulness, integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to work in a team environment
  • Above average mechanical aptitude

We offer:

  • A positive work environment with competitive pay and an excellent benefit plan
  • Encouragement and support for our Technicians and Installers in obtaining CDI Certification
  • Comprehensive technical, safety and product training provided
  • Stable, consistent work with an opportunity to build a long-term career with upward mobility
  • Excellent Health and Dental benefits offered for full time employees
  • COR Certified workplace
  • Equal opportunity employer

To Apply:
If this career opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, apply online at creativedoor.com with your resume and include your salary expectations. Please add “HELPER– FORT MCMURRAY” to the subject line of all correspondence.

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

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