
Mobile Service Technician – Boston, MA
Company Overview
What’s the best place we’ve ever built? The place where we work. At Home Depot, our goal is to provide the highest level of service, the broadest selection of products, and the most competitive prices. As the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, we operate more than 2,200 retail stores across North America. And each of our associates are focused one thing — helping our customers build and improve their homes, businesses, and ultimately their lives.

Position Purpose
Must reside within 20 miles of Boston, MA.
Schedule is Tuesday – Saturday.
Position Purpose:
The Mobile Service Technician (MST) is responsible for maintenance and repairs on light construction equipment (skid steers, chippers, trenchers, mini-excavators, etc.) at The Home Depot stores or customer job sites in the vicinity. The MST makes routine visits to each store to inspect all equipment, document the status of each unit, perform all required preventive maintenance, and complete work orders for maintenance and repairs. This position reports directly to the next-level manager for their region.
Key Responsibilities:
- 10% Communication – Trains Home Depot store associates and customers in the proper operation of the equipment and large equipment operating procedures. Adhere to all safety requirements particular to equipment including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
- 40% Compliance: Safety & Department of Transportation – Maintain Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) certifications. Maintains accurate parts inventory in vehicle or shop location. Maintains accurate fleet inventory and transfers equipment between locations. Maintains vehicle compliance to company, federal and drivers standards of performance Deploys new equipment to store locations, including performing PDIs, delivering to the store, and training store associates on the operation of the equipment.
- 50% Maintenance – Responsible for maintaining a fleet of rental equipment at a set of store locations or customer job sites, with a particular emphasis on preventive maintenance.
- Receives direction from in their region in planning and aligning short-term and long-term goals.
- Makes routine store visits to perform inspections and preventive maintenance on all units at each store
- Inspects equipment for rental readiness, safe operation, and store appearance standards.
- Perform minor repairs on equipment.
- Respond to service calls and orders parts needed for equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Utilizes company technology platform to document all work performed on equipment, including labor and parts.
- Assists with equipment deliveries and pick-ups as required.
- Performs other tasks assigned by the leader.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This Position typically reports to Regional Field Operations Manager
- This Position has "0" Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.
Working Conditions:
- Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be twenty-one years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must meet DOT medical certification requirements. Working conditions include significant physical demands such as lifting from the waist, lifting from the shoulder, prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, crawling underneath equipment, climbing on top of equipment, and reaching and stretching. The environment will require repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements. Occasionally, employees will be required to work at heights.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with both internal and external customers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- 1 or more years of experience servicing construction equipment (preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, minor mechanical repairs)
- Light construction equipment maintenance knowledge and/or skills including small engines and hydraulics
- Ability to read and understand technical repair and parts manuals for equipment, including mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and other components.
- Experience, ability, and desire to provide superior customer service
- Valid driver's license
- Familiarity with inventory management
- Working knowledge of handheld technology (smartphone, laptop, tablet)
- Ability to work effectively with different personality types and all levels of associates
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to operate in extreme outdoor working conditions
- Ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances, including weather, traffic, and others
- Strong work ethic
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a associate's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 3
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- Action Oriented
- Being Resilient
- Values Differences
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
- Manages Conflict
- Resourcefulness
Pay Range
The pay range for this position is between $24.00 – $28.00*
Work Location
Multisite – Associates in a multisite role support their team across multiple locations within a designated area or region. This field-based position include travel to various sites, such as company facilities, nearby retail stores, or customer homes within a specific city or state.
Building Location
MA01
Boston, MA
Once you’ve applied, please come back and apply for other jobs at this store and any store near you.
Online Assessments
As part of our application process for this role, there is an online assessment that you will need to complete. You’ll be directed to the link to start the assessment immediately after submitting your application. Once you click on the assessment link, you’ll have 96 hours to complete it. You may stop and restart the assessment as many times as needed during your 96-hour time frame. The assessment should only take about 20 minutes to complete.
During the assessment, we’ll ask you questions about how you approach work and various other work-related situations. The questions are based on characteristics that are related to performing successfully in hourly roles at The Home Depot, including: how you work as part of a team; whether you are responsible, dependable and thorough; and your ability to learn new skills. For Store/Merchandising roles we will ask a few additional questions around how you help customers and drive sales.
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation related to the assessment, or you would like to obtain more information about the assessment, click here.
Benefits
Parental Leave
Paid parental leave to bond with your new addition
Profit-Sharing Bonuses
Merit increases and performance bonuses
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Home Depot stock at a 15% discount through payroll deductions
Retirement Plans
401(k) savings plan with company matching
Health & Wellness
Medical, dental, vision insurance plans and more
Tuition Reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and discounted tuition rates
Paid Time Off Benefits
Salaried associates are eligible for 2 weeks of vacation in their first year. FT hourly will be eligible for 40 hours of paid vacation time after 6 months of continuous service. For positions in Washington State, Spokane, and Tacoma only: Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater. For positions in Seattle only: Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater.
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