DC Maintenance technician- Forklift Repair

The Home Depot • Monroe, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger. Position Purpose: The Maintenance Technician – Forklift Repair is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all powered industrial trucks within the facility. This role performs troubleshooting, diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs on forklifts and related material‑handling equipment to minimize downtime and support uninterrupted warehouse and production operations. The technician upholds safety standards, maintains accurate service records, and collaborates with operations teams to identify equipment needs and optimize performance.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a trade school degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
• Experience working with general engine parts
• Basic computer skills
• Mechanical inclination

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on conveyor systems
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs electric lift equipment, conveyor systems, as well as technical, mechanical hydraulic and pheumatic issues where needed. Understands and troubleshoots conveyor operating system logic
• Performs preventative maintenance as well as necessary modifications on electric lift equipment, conveyor systems and buildings.
• Provides equipment status report, including details of unusual maintenance problems.
• Follows all safety guidelines established by manufacturer, Home Depot, or government agencies. Adheres to all safety codes and OSHA standards
• Maintains safe and clean working environment, performing daily cleanup of work areas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees