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.

Lead Rental Equipment Technician

• This role pays: $28-31$ per hour
• Multisite location: Greater Toronto Area

Position Overview

The Lead Rental Technician is the senior technical authority for large equipment maintenance, diagnostics, and customer readiness. This mobile lead role combines advanced mechanical repair, Tool rental associate training, Mobile Service Technician coordination, and fleet support.

Why Join Us:

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

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Expert: Diagnose, inspect and repair gas/diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical, fuel, and brake systems.
• Preventative Maintenance: Complete safety campaigns, and PDI new and existing equipment.
• Downtime Reduction: Assess down tools, order parts, complete repairs, and update leadership on critical timelines.
• Asset Tracking: Maintain GPS and track asset moves between locations and job sites.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain accurate drivers log, inspections, and provincial transportation compliance.

2. Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Store Enablement: Train and support rental associates and mobile service technicians on Large Equipment procedures and routine maintenance standards.
• Customer Support: Act as the escalation contact and deliver job-site support within 24 hours.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in heavy equipment, light industrial, or gas mechanical systems.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Licensing: Valid driver’s license, clean record, and tandem-axle towing experience.
• Skilled in complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostics and repairs.
• Able to read repair manuals, schematics, and parts guides.
• Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, and diagnostic apps.
• Tools: Must provide standard hand/trade tools.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Physical: Lift up to 50 lbs; bend, kneel, crawl, and climb onto equipment as needed.
• Environment: Work outdoors in Canadian weather with exposure to noise, fumes, dirt, and grease.
• Location: Live within 25 km of the target location or be willing to commute.