Lead Rental Technician (1-Year Contract) BC Market

Posted 18 days ago

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Full Time

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Job Description

Job Description

Pay Range: $28.00 - $31.00
Are you someone who thrives on helping others succeed, enjoys making an impact, and takes pride in guiding customers to the right solutions for their projects? If you're also naturally curious and eager to keep learning, consider starting or growing your career with us at The Home Depot.

Lead Rental Equipment Technician

Position Overview

The Lead Rental Technician is the senior technical authority for large equipment maintenance, diagnostics, and customer readiness. This mobile lead role combines advanced mechanical repair, Tool rental associate training, Mobile Service Technician coordination, and fleet support.

Why Join Us:

Comprehensive Health and dental benefits, Success Sharing, Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Dedicated Tool, Uniform, and Safety Shoe Allowance.
Company provided vehicle, corporate credit card (for fuel/parts), laptop, and smartphone.
Stable, regular daytime shifts with minimal overnight travel (less than 15%).

Key Responsibilities

Technical Expert: Diagnose, inspect and repair gas/diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical, fuel, and brake systems.
Preventative Maintenance: Complete safety campaigns, and PDI new and existing equipment.
Downtime Reduction: Assess down tools, order parts, complete repairs, and update leadership on critical timelines.
Asset Tracking: Maintain GPS and track asset moves between locations and job sites.
Regulatory Compliance: Maintain accurate drivers log, inspections, and provincial transportation compliance.

2. Technical Leadership & Mentorship

Store Enablement: Train and support rental associates and mobile service technicians on Large Equipment procedures and routine maintenance standards.
Customer Support: Act as the escalation contact and deliver job-site support within 24 hours.

Qualifications

Experience: Minimum 2 years in heavy equipment, light industrial, or gas mechanical systems.
Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Licensing: Valid driver's license, clean record, and tandem-axle towing experience.
Skilled in complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostics and repairs.
Able to read repair manuals, schematics, and parts guides.
Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, and diagnostic apps.
Tools: Must provide standard hand/trade tools.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Physical: Lift up to 50 lbs; bend, kneel, crawl, and climb onto equipment as needed.
Environment: Work outdoors in Canadian weather with exposure to noise, fumes, dirt, and grease.
Location: Live within 25 km of the target location or be willing to commute.

About The Home Depot Canada

The Home Depot Canada is the Canadian arm of the world’s largest home improvement retailer. The company has 182 stores in 10 Canadian provinces, employing more than 30,000 associates from coast-to-coast. Our company is the largest home improvement retailer in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Our global expansion demonstrates how The Home Depot combines its vast knowledge of the home improvement industry with the needs, shopping trends and customs of each unique geography to best serve customers. Based out of our dynamic Toronto-based Store Support Centre, we have many opportunities available for corporate professionals seeking a big challenge with great rewards. Our high-performing team consists of marketing and communication specialists, the industry’s best product merchants, and experts in financial and inventory planning. We also have exciting opportunities within our Supply Chain team including positions at our Distribution Centres. The Home Depot’s values are the fabric of the company's unique culture and are central to our success. In fact, they are our competitive advantage in the marketplace. Associate pride and our "orange blooded" entrepreneurial spirit are distinctive hall marks of our company. With our unprecedented growth, there's no better time to build your career at The Home Depot Canada.