Large Equipment Shop Technician I

Company: The Home Depot
Location: Geismar
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

Large Equipment Shop Technician I 972095486 Geismar, Louisiana, US, 70734 MUST LIVE WITHIN 20 MILES OF GEISMAR, LA 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. Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities: 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 Nature and Scope: This position reports to Rental Regional Manager This position has 0 Direct Reports Environmental Job Requirements: Environment: 5. 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. Travel: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Additional Environmental Job Requirements: Standard Minimum Qualifications: Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Additional Minimum Qualifications: Education Required: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED. Years of Relevant Work Experience: 3 years Certifications & Licenses: Physical Requirements: Must continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds). Additional Qualifications: 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 Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies: - Action Oriented - Decision Quality - Tech Savvy - Communicates Effectively - Customer Focus Pay Rate: - https://dsp.prng.co/gbYtOQb

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