Shop Mechanic I - Large Equipment

Company: HOME DEPOT USA, INC
Location: Marietta
Posted on: September 17, 2023

Job Description:

Position Purpose:
The Shop Mechanic I - Large Equipment is responsible for basic repairs, preventative maintenance, pre-delivery inspections (PDI), and deployment of machines in the rental fleet. Examples of machines that they service may include earth-moving, aerial, landscaping, material handling, and more.

This mechanic is required to perform the regular preventative maintenance of equipment to ensure that it remains in rental-ready condition, and is less likely to experience breakdowns on the job site.

The Shop Mechanic I - Large Equipment is also referred to as the Shop Tech I.

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.
                Minimum Years of Work Experience:
                • 1
                  Competencies:
                  • Action Oriented
                  • Decision Quality
                  • Tech Savvy
                  • Communicates Effectively
                  • Customer Focus

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