With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.Candidate must reside within a 20-mile radius of Fort Worth, TX.

Schedule : Monday - Friday; 7 : 30am - 4 : 00pmPosition 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 needed20% Perform Inspections - Performs aerial lift inspections according to required checklist;
• Cleans equipment and trailers30% 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 store30% 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 trailers10% 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 yardDirect Manager / Direct Reports : This position reports to Rental Regional ManagerThis position has 0 Direct ReportsTravel 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 audiencesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsMinimum Education : The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and / or GED.

Preferred Education : No additional educationMinimum Years of Work Experience : 3Preferred Years of Work Experience : No additional years of experienceMinimum Leadership Experience : NonePreferred Leadership Experience : NoneCertifications : NoneCompetencies : Action OrientedDecision QualityTech SavvyCommunicates EffectivelyCustomer Focus