Shop Tech I - Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

The Home Depot • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Shop Tech I is 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. The role performs regular preventive maintenance to keep equipment rental-ready and reduce the likelihood of breakdowns at job sites. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position reports to the Rental Regional Manager and has no direct reports.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• At least 3 years of work experience.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
• Ability to perform the stated physical requirements, including continuously standing or walking and regularly handling or carrying material or equipment weighing 8–20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy-to-understand terms to diverse audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Document work performed on tablet technology, including work orders, parts usage, labor, and parts inventory counts.
• Check equipment GPS units to ensure they are activated and checking in properly, and troubleshoot issues with the IT team as needed.
• Rescue equipment from job sites as needed.
• Perform aerial lift inspections according to required checklists.
• Clean equipment and trailers.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment according to prescribed schedules and maintenance intervals.
• Perform pre-delivery inspections on equipment and trailers to ensure rental readiness before deployment to a store.
• Troubleshoot and repair small engines, including fuel systems, oil and air filtration systems, and ignition systems.
• Change wheels, tracks, and tires on machines and trailers.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on trailers.
• Follow shop safety protocols, including proper storage of supplies and fuel, proper disposal of waste oils and fluids, and safe lifting and moving of materials and equipment.
• Safely operate a forklift to load, unload, and move equipment and materials in the shop and yard.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED