DC Maintenance technician- Forklift Repair
Home Depot
Maintenance Technician Forklift RepairWith 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.
Key
Responsibilities
50% 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
20% Performs preventative maintenance as well as necessary modifications on electric lift equipment, conveyor systems and buildings.
10% Provides equipment status report, including details of unusual maintenance problems.
10% Follows all safety guidelines established by manufacturer, Home Depot, or government agencies. Adheres to all safety codes and OSHA standards
10% Maintains safe and clean working environment, performing daily cleanup of work areas
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
This position reports to Area Supervisor.
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
Experience working on conveyor systems
Education
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.
Preferred
Education
No additional education
Minimum Years of Work
Experience
1
Preferred Years of Work
Experience
No additional years of experience
Experience
None
Preferred Leadership
Experience
None
Certifications
None
Competencies:
Experience working with general engine parts
Basic computer skills
Mechanical inclination
Home Depot
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