Shop Mechanic I

Company: The Home Depot
Location: Largo
Posted on: March 8, 2023

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.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 yardDirect Manager/Direct Reports:
  • This position reports to Rental Regional Manager
  • This 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 audiences
            • Excellent 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 Oriented
                            • Decision Quality
                            • Tech Savvy
                            • Communicates Effectively
                            • Customer FocusHourly

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