The Home Depot

Certified Heavy Equipment Mechanic: Located in VANCOUVER

The Home Depot$100K — $104K *
US-AnywhereRemote in British Columbia, CA
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Provincial Journeyman or Interprovincial Red Seal Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician/Mechanic certification required.
  • Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) certifications must be maintained.
  • At least 2 years of relevant heavy equipment, light industrial, or oil & gas mechanical experience is necessary.
  • Strong ability to interpret complex technical repair and parts manuals.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical issues in large equipment.
  • Conduct routine maintenance, inspections, and manage equipment transfers and auctions.
  • Ensure asset security and compliance with operational GPS systems.
  • Develop service strategies while efficiently managing work orders in digital platforms.
  • Minimize equipment downtime by promptly ordering necessary parts and communicating issues.
  • Train Tool Rental Center associates and provide hands-on customer support.
  • Respond to urgent service calls and coordinate repair logistics on-site within 24 hours.

Benefits

  • Flexible workflow allowing independent planning of tasks.
  • Opportunity to work in a technical subject matter expert role within a large equipment fleet.
  • Mobile role that involves active fieldwork and customer interaction.
  • Skills development through training and collaboration with associates.
  • Compliance-focused environment promoting safety and operational standards.
Full Job Description
Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) - Large Equipment Fleet

Pay Range: $48 - $50 per hour

Position Overview:

This position is in Vancouver, BC.

As a Heavy Equipment Technician (HET), 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 this mobile role, you will provide critical technical expertise to store Tool Rental Center (TRC) associates, Mobile Service Technicians, and customers to ensure our fleet is safe and rental-ready. You will have the day-to-day independence to plan and coordinate your own workflow, balancing the prioritization of fleet business objectives with real-time customer service demands, allowing you to manage your stores effectively.

Required: Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician/Mechanic (Provincial Journeyman or Interprovincial Red Seal). Maintain Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) certifications.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Diagnostics & Major Repairs: Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair advanced mechanical issues across the large equipment fleet, including gas/diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical, braking, and fuel systems.
  • Fleet Management & Mobility: Execute routine preventative maintenance, store/lift inspections, and pre-delivery inspections (PDI). Coordinate equipment deployments, store-to-store transfers, and auctions as required.
  • Asset Protection & Compliance: 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.
  • Tech-Driven Workflows: Formulate service strategies alongside Mobile Service Technicians (MSTs). Complete all parts orders, labor tracking, and work orders efficiently in D365 and corporate mobile platforms.
  • Downtime & Parts Management: 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.
  • Associate Training & Customer Support: Actively partner with Tool Rental Center (TRC) associates to provide customer solutions and deliver hands-on training on large equipment standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Rapid Field Response: Resolve urgent customer service calls by providing email updates, coordinating repair logistics, and arriving on-site within 24 hours.
  • Safety & Transport Standards: 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.


Competencies:
  • Action Oriented
  • Collaborates
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Customer Focus

Skills:
  • Certification: Current Trade Certification as a Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician/Mechanic (Provincial Journeyman or Interprovincial Red Seal). Must maintain Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) certifications.
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant heavy equipment experience, light industrial, or oil & gas mechanical work experience.
  • Technical Mastery: Proven ability to read and understand complex technical repair and parts manuals (mechanical, hydraulic, electrical).
  • Driving & Transport Skills: 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 drivers record, driver's license and pass a background check.
  • Tools: Must provide your own standard tools of the trade.


Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
  • This position reports to the Regional Rental Manager

Travel Requirements:
  • May require overnight travel less than 15% of the time.

Physical Requirements:
  • 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.


The pay range for this position is between $21.00 - $23.00

About The Home Depot

The Home Depot is a home improvement retailing company that combines its physical stores with an online presence to provide customers with innovative products at great value. The company specializes in the fields of retail, home improvement, and customer service. The Home Depot was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Home Depot Careers

Join the vibrant team at The Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S., where your career can flourish in an environment ripe with opportunities for growth and innovation. As a market leader, The Home Depot offers a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to thrive in a culture that values leadership, diversity, and professional development. Work You’ll Do At The Home Depot, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to helping homeowners, builders, and do-it-yourselfers bring their visions to life. Our extensive range of job opportunities spans from store operations to supply chain management, from IT to marketing. No matter where you start, you’ll be doing work that matters, impacting our customers' lives and experiences. Transform Your Career Step into a role within The Home Depot and join a network of over 400,000 associates who are as passionate about building their careers as they are about helping our customers. Leadership at The Home Depot means continuous improvement, embracing diversity, and fostering a culture of inclusion and respect that makes us stronger. Innovate with Us Innovation isn’t just a buzzword at The Home Depot; it’s the backbone of how we do business. We are constantly seeking out new technologies and tools to improve every aspect of our operations, from logistics to customer service. Join us, and bring your unique perspective and skills to a team that’s setting the standard for excellence in the retail industry. Grow and Develop The Home Depot is committed to the growth and development of its associates through robust training programs, leadership workshops, and opportunities for advancement. Whether you’re looking for a part-time position or a full-time career, The Home Depot nurtures your professional growth every step of the way. Internship Programs Dive into the professional world through The Home Depot’s internship programs, which offer a dynamic environment to gain hands-on experience and develop critical skills in various business areas. Our internships provide a platform to connect with leaders and peers, enhancing your resume and preparing you for future employment. Benefits and Culture Choosing to start your career at The Home Depot means more than just securing a job. It means you gain access to unparalleled benefits that support your life and well-being, from health insurance to educational assistance. Our commitment to employees is reflected in our open, supportive culture where everyone’s voice is heard, and every team member’s contribution is valued. Join Our Team Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the wide range of positions available at The Home Depot, where we’re hiring passionate, curious, and innovative team players. Search open positions that match your skills and interests on our Jobs page. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest career tips, company news, and industry insights—all from the people who work here. Subscribe to our Careers Blog and personalize your subscription to receive updates that align with your career interests and goals. At The Home Depot, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that make a difference. Join us, and be a part of something bigger as we continue to invest in your future and our shared success.
Learn more about The Home Depot
Size
490,600 employees
Market Cap
$323 billion
Industry
Net Income
$12.8 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$132.1 billion
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