DC Forklift Technician

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger. Position Purpose: Oversees, maintains, and repairs equipment as well as other facility structures in a complex, warehouse environment. 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 Must be able to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays Minimum 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 Minimum Leadership Experience: None Preferred Leadership Experience: None Certifications: None Competencies: Experience working with general engine parts Basic computer skills Mechanical inclination For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Nevada, New York City, Ithaca (NY), Westchester County (NY), and Washington residents: The pay range for this position is between $20.00 - $35.00 As the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, we operate over 2,200 retail stores across North America. All of our associates have one thing in mind — helping our customers build and improve their homes and businesses.