Industrial Forklift Repair Technician

Home Depot; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

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

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

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Experience working on Industrial electric forklifts.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through a trade school degree program or equivalent in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs electric lift equipment, conveyor systems, and mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic issues; understands conveyor logic.
• Performs preventative maintenance and necessary modifications on lift equipment, conveyors, and buildings.
• Provides equipment status reports detailing unusual maintenance problems.
• Follows all safety guidelines from manufacturers, Home Depot, or government agencies and adheres to OSHA standards.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment with daily area cleanup.

Skills

General engine parts experience

Basic computer skills

Mechanical inclination

Education

Trade school degree or equivalent

Job description

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

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