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Lead Rental Technician (1-Year Contract) BC Market

British Columbia
On-site
Posted Jul 31, 2026
1 position

$21–$23 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time, Contract
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: High school
Apply by: Sep 30, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Lead Rental Technician is responsible for diagnosing, inspecting, and repairing heavy equipment while coordinating mobile service and maintaining fleet assets. They also provide technical leadership by training associates and acting as an escalation point for customer job-site support.

Job details

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

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in heavy equipment or mechanical systems and possess a valid driver's license with tandem-axle towing experience. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with the ability to perform physical tasks like lifting up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Health benefits • Dental benefits • Success sharing • Employee stock purchase plan • Tool allowance • Uniform allowance • Safety shoe allowance • Company vehicle • Corporate credit card • Laptop • Smartphone