Lead Rental Technician 6 Month Contract- GTA

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. 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. The pay range for this position is between $19.90 - $21.90 In our commitment to efficiency, consistency, and a fair hiring experience for all candidates, The Home Depot Canada usesArtificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assist with the screening and assessment of applicantsfor this position. This technology is used to quickly and consistently identify candidates whose skills and experience are the strongest match for the role. Our process is designed to ensure human oversight is maintained throughout the selection process.

Serve as the senior technical authority for large equipment maintenance, diagnostics, and customer readiness across multiple sites. Responsibilities include performing complex repairs, training rental associates, and coordinating mobile service technicians.

Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in heavy equipment or gas mechanical systems and a high school diploma or GED. Must possess a valid driver's license with tandem-axle towing experience and provide own standard hand tools.

• Health Benefits • Dental Benefits • Success Sharing • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Tool Allowance • Uniform Allowance • Safety Shoe Allowance • Company Vehicle • Corporate Credit Card • Laptop • Smartphone

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• Mechanical Repair
• Hydraulic Diagnostics
• Electrical Diagnostics
• Gas/Diesel Engine Repair
• Preventative Maintenance
• Asset Tracking
• Technical Leadership
• Mentorship
• Tandem-Axle Towing
• Regulatory Compliance
• PDI
• Technical Training

• Trades
• Engineering
• Retail
• Transportation
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 31, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level