DC Maintenance Technician- Forklift Repair
Home Depot, Salem, OR, United States
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 pneumatic 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 Industrial electric forklifts.
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.
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.
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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 pneumatic 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 Industrial electric forklifts.
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.
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.
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