Mobile Service Technician

The Home Depot

. Maintain and repair light construction equipment, including skid steers, chippers, trenchers, and mini-excavators, at Home Depot stores and customer job sites .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in light construction equipment maintenance and repair, including preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. Proficient in customer service, inventory management, and compliance with safety and operational standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Light Construction Equipment MaintenancePreventive MaintenanceCustomer ServiceTechnical Repair ManualsInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Preventive MaintenanceTroubleshootingMinor Mechanical RepairsHydraulicsSmall EnginesTechnical Repair ManualsEquipment InspectionParts OrderingFleet Inventory ManagementPhysical Equipment Handling

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsConflict ResolutionAdaptabilityIndependenceTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteHandheld TechnologySmartphoneLaptopTablet

Certifications & Qualifications

DOT Medical CertificationValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Construction EquipmentSafety ProceduresRental ReadinessCompliance StandardsCustomer Job Sites

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain and repair light construction equipment, including skid steers, chippers, trenchers, and mini-excavators, at Home Depot stores and customer job sites
Make routine store visits to inspect equipment and perform preventive maintenance
Document equipment status and complete maintenance and repair work orders
Inspect equipment for rental readiness, safe operation, and store appearance standards
Perform minor equipment repairs and respond to service calls
Order parts required for maintenance and repairs
Maintain accurate parts and fleet inventory
Transfer equipment between locations and assist with deliveries and pick-ups
Maintain vehicle compliance with company, federal, and driver performance standards
Deploy new equipment, perform pre-delivery inspections, deliver equipment to stores, and train associates
Train store associates and customers in proper equipment operation and safety procedures
Use company technology to document labor and parts for all work performed
Receive regional direction in planning and aligning short- and long-term goals
Perform other tasks assigned by the leader

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be twenty-one years of age or older
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
Must meet DOT medical certification requirements
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Ability to perform significant physical demands, including lifting, prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, crawling underneath equipment, climbing on top of equipment, reaching and stretching
Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements
Ability to occasionally work at heights
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with internal and external customers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
1 or more years of experience servicing construction equipment, including preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and 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, including mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components
Experience, ability, and desire to provide superior customer service
Valid driver's license
Familiarity with inventory management
Working knowledge of handheld technology, including smartphone, laptop, and 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 and traffic
Minimum 3 years of work experience
Associate's degree or equivalent degree in a related field