• Shop Mechanic I - Large Equipment

    Home DepotGeismar, LA 70734

    Job #2728725604

  • Position 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 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

    Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

    • This position reports to Rental Regional Manager

    • This position has 0 Direct Reports

    Travel 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 skills

    Minimum Education:

    • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

    Preferred Education:

    • No additional education

    Minimum Years of Work Experience:

    • 3

    Preferred Years of Work Experience:

    • No additional years of experience

    Minimum Leadership Experience:

    • None

    Preferred Leadership Experience:

    • None

    Certifications:

    • None

    Competencies:

    • Action Oriented

    • Decision Quality

    • Tech Savvy

    • Communicates Effectively

    • Customer Focus

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. - $0.00 - $0.00