Electric Forklift Repair Technician (Flexible Schedule)

Home Depot; California (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Depot is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Forklift Repair to ensure safe, reliable operation of powered industrial trucks in the facility. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, perform preventive maintenance, and repair forklifts and material-handling equipment to minimize downtime and support continuous warehouse and production operations.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate service records, and collaboration with operations teams to identify equipment needs and optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Experience working with general engine parts.
• Basic computer skills for diagnostics and record-keeping.
• Mechanical inclination and hands-on problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs electric lift equipment and conveyor systems, including mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Performs preventive maintenance and necessary modifications on equipment and facilities.
• Provides equipment status reports and logs maintenance activities.
• Follows safety guidelines and OSHA standards; maintains a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Experience with engine parts

Basic computer skills

Mechanical inclination

Education

Trade school degree or equivalent

Job description

Home Depot is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Forklift Repair to ensure safe, reliable operation of powered industrial trucks in the facility. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, perform preventive maintenance, and repair forklifts and material-handling equipment to minimize downtime and support continuous warehouse and production operations.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate service records, and collaboration with operations teams to identify equipment needs and optimize performance.