Shop tech II

Home Depot; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to service and repair the rental fleet, including earth-moving, aerial, landscaping, and material handling equipment.

You will diagnose electrical and hydraulic issues, perform diesel engine repairs, and weld as needed, while documenting work orders on a tablet and adhering to safety protocols in a shop and yard environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with vehicle and equipment maintenance preferred.
• Ability to read manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Document all work performed on tablet devices, including work orders and parts usage.
• Perform advanced electrical, hydraulic, and diesel engine repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Inspect aerial lifts and other rental fleet equipment and document checks.
• Operate safely, including forklift use and adherence to shop safety protocols.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Diesel engines

Welding

General maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS units

Forklift operation

Diagnostic tools

Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

Responsible for the repair and maintenance of machines in the rental fleet, including earth-moving, aerial, landscaping, and material handling equipment. Work ranges in scope from general repairs and maintenance, up to more complex repairs on hydraulic and electrical systems and diesel engines.

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.
• 40% Perform Advance Troubleshooting and Repairs - Performs advanced electrical system troubleshooting and repairs; Performs advanced hydraulic system troubleshooting and repairs; Performs diesel engine troubleshooting and repairs; Performs troubleshooting and repairs on small engines, including fuel systems, oil and air filtration systems, ignition systems, etc.; Performs maintenance and repairs on trailers; Makes welding repairs to equipment and trailers
• 30% Perform Inspections and Audits - Performs aerial lift inspections according to required checklist; 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
• 20% 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 Regional Rental 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 located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy-to-understand terms to diverse audiences
• Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with both internal and external customers
• 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
• Drives Results
• Resourcefulness