Shop Tech I - Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

The Home Depot; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an on-site Equipment Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, PDIs, and routine repairs on rental fleet equipment including earth-moving, aerial, landscaping, and material handling gear.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work within a safety-conscious team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years or older.
• Legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Ability to convey complex or technical ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• 10% Administrative work documenting parts usage and labor on tablet devices.
• 20% Perform inspections and clean equipment and trailers.
• 30% PMs and PDIs to ensure rental readiness.
• 30% Troubleshooting and repairs on small engines and related systems.
• 10% Follow safety protocols and operate forklift as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Purpose

Responsible for basic repairs, preventive maintenance, pre-delivery inspections (PDI), and deployment of machines in the rental fleet, including earth-moving, aerial, landscaping, and material handling equipment. Regular preventive maintenance of equipment is required to ensure that it remains in rental-ready condition, and is less likely to experience breakdowns on the job site.

Schedule is Monday - Friday 8am-5pm.

Key Responsibilities

• 10% Administrative Work - Documents all work performed on tablet technology, including completion of work orders to capture parts usage and labor, performing parts inventory counts, etc; Checks GPS units on equipment and ensures they are activated and properly checking in, and troubleshoots with IT team as needed; Rescues equipment from job sites as needed
• 20% Perform Inspections - Performs aerial lift inspections according to required checklist; Cleans equipment and trailers
• 30% Perform PMs and PDIs - Performs preventive maintenance (PMs) on equipment according to prescribed schedule/maintenance intervals; Performs pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) on equipment and trailers to ensure rental readiness prior to deploying to a store
• 30% Perform Troubleshooting & Repairs - Performs troubleshooting and repairs on small engines, including fuel systems, oil and air filtration systems, ignition systems, etc; Changes wheels, tracks, and tires on machines and trailers; Performs maintenance and repairs on trailers
• 10% Safety - Follows shop safety protocol, including proper storage of supplies and fuel, proper disposal of waste oils and fluids, and proper lifting and moving of materials and equipment; Safely operates forklift to load, unload, and move equipment and materials in the shop and yard

Direct Manager/Direct Reports

• This position reports to Rental Regional Manager
• This position has 0 Direct Reports

Travel Requirements

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements

• Must continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).

Working Conditions

• Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes which cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy-to-understand terms to diverse audiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Education

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Preferred Education

• No additional education

Minimum Years Of Work Experience

• 3

Preferred Years Of Work Experience

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience

• None

Certifications

• None

Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Decision Quality
• Tech Savvy
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus