Interactive Gates & Security — one of the Pacific Northwest's highest-rated electric gate companies — is looking for an experienced Automatic Gate Technician to join our Portland team on a 1099 independent contractor basis.
This is an on-call field role with strong daily earning potential. You show up, you do great work, and you get paid well for it. No micromanagement. No desk. Just skilled hands-on work with a company that has a reputation for doing things right.
Daily earning range: $250–$300+ including performance commissions.
Responsibilities
- Install, repair, and service automatic gate systems — swing gates, sliding gates, and barrier arms — for residential, HOA, and commercial clients across the Portland metro area
- Install and program gate operators, access control systems, keypads, intercoms, and video entry systems
- Perform welding and metal fabrication work as needed for gate installations and custom modifications
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults accurately and resolve them efficiently on-site
- Represent Interactive Gates & Security professionally at every job — our reputation is built on craftsmanship and communication
- Communicate clearly with clients on-site and report job completion to the branch manager
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of proven hands-on experience with automatic gate systems — swing, sliding, or barrier
- Welding experience required — MIG, TIG, or stick
- Experience installing and programming access control systems, intercoms, and keypads
- Solid understanding of low-voltage electrical wiring and gate operator mechanics
- Own tools and reliable transportation required — field work across Portland metro
- Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule on an on-call basis
- Strong communication skills — you will interact directly with homeowners, HOA managers, and commercial clients
- 1099 independent contractor — must have or be willing to obtain your own liability insurance
What We Offer
- $250–$300+ per day including performance commissions on upgrades and add-ons sold on-site
- On-call flexibility — work fits around your schedule
- Consistent job flow from an established, fast-growing company with strong lead volume in Portland
- Clear path to more work as Portland volume grows — reliable contractors become preferred crew members
- Work with a team that values quality, professionalism, and speed
About Interactive Gates & Security
800+ installations. 5-star rated. Operating across Seattle, Portland, and Los Angeles. We are the company that shows up on time, communicates clearly, and delivers exactly what we promise. If that's how you work too — let's talk.
Bellevue, WA — On-call field role
www.interactivegates.com
(425) 900-6083
https://maps.app.goo.gl/eTBTRv42jJNhPBtU8
Pay: $250.00 - $300.00 per day
Work Location: In person
