Certified Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Home Depot, Vancouver

Position Overview

As a Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) with The Home Depot, you will serve as the dedicated technical subject matter expert for all rental Large Equipment (LE) maintenance, inspections, and repairs across your assigned store locations in Vancouver, BC. This mobile role provides critical technical expertise to store Tool Rental Center (TRC) associates, Mobile Service Technicians, and customers, ensuring our fleet is safe and rental-ready. You will have the day-to-day independence to plan and coordinate your workflow, balancing fleet business objectives with real-time customer service demands.

Key Responsibilities

In this dynamic role, your expertise will be crucial for maintaining the operational readiness and safety of our heavy equipment fleet. Key responsibilities include:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair advanced mechanical issues across the large equipment fleet, including gas/diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical, braking, and fuel systems.
• Execute routine preventative maintenance, store/lift inspections, and pre-delivery inspections (PDI). Coordinate equipment deployments, store-to-store transfers, and auctions as required.
• Ensure asset tracking accuracy, maintain operational GPS systems, and enforce 3 points of security on all towable equipment. Certified to safely operate delivery trucks and tow tandem-axle trailers.
• Formulate service strategies alongside Mobile Service Technicians (MSTs). Complete all parts orders, labour tracking, and work orders efficiently in D365 and corporate mobile platforms.
• Diagnose and order replacement parts within 48 hours of equipment being sidelined to minimize downtime, immediately notifying the Regional Rental Manager (RRM) of any delays.
• Actively partner with Tool Rental Center (TRC) associates to provide customer solutions and deliver hands-on training on large equipment standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Resolve urgent customer service calls by providing email updates, coordinating repair logistics, and arriving on-site within 24 hours.
• Work in strict compliance with Home Depot safety protocols, safe lifting/driving techniques, and Hazmat procedures. Maintain flawless Ministry of Transportation compliance via Samsara Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) for driver logs and vehicle inspections.

Requirements and Qualifications

To excel as a Certified Heavy Equipment Mechanic, candidates should possess a strong technical background and practical experience in equipment maintenance and repair. Essential qualifications include:

• Current Trade Certification as a Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician/Mechanic (Provincial Journeyman or Interprovincial Red Seal).
• Must maintain Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) certifications.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant heavy equipment experience, light industrial, or oil & gas mechanical work experience.
• Proven ability to read and understand complex technical repair and parts manuals (mechanical, hydraulic, electrical).
• Comfort driving service vehicles delivery trucks, towing tandem axle utility trailers, and a solid understanding of safe load securement and tie-downs.
• Must hold a valid clean driver's record, driver's license and pass a background check.
• Must provide your own standard tools of the trade.
• Ability to perform physical demands typical of the trade (lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, kneeling, crawling under or climbing on top of equipment).
• Willingness to work outdoors in variable Canadian weather conditions and around dirt, grease, and high-traffic store areas.

About The Home Depot

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. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where associates can develop their skills and contribute to our success.

What's on Offer

The Home Depot values its associates and offers a comprehensive package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Joining our team means you'll receive:

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