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Family Dollar

Discount retailer offering low-cost household goods

Maintenance Technician 1

Equipment MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeMaquoketa, IA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Coursework or certification in electronic technology and 2 years of industrial maintenance experience specializing in electronic technology, including troubleshooting and repairing automated equipment, or 3 years of industrial maintenance experience specializing in electronic technology, including troubleshooting and repairing automated equipment.
  • Knowledge of programmable logic controller and personal computer programming, with troubleshooting experience.
  • Hands-on industrial electrical experience and troubleshooting, including 480V three-phase, 110 VAC, and 24 VDC systems.
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills with personal computers, industrial control devices, and networking.
  • Ability to communicate technical issues clearly and effectively to business leadership.
  • Willingness to work shifts, overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
  • Customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

  • Follow established safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety and the safety of distribution center associates.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on lift trucks, pneumatic systems, material handling equipment, hydraulic equipment, dock equipment, and electronic and electrical equipment according to procedures.
  • Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical and electronic problems involving equipment, networks, logic controls, programmable logic controllers, servo and variable-frequency motor drives, and external input/output devices when the fault is not immediately visible or obvious.
  • Diagnose electrical problems using technical drawings, including blueprints and electronic or mechanical schematics, and diagnostic tools such as a multimeter and laptop.
  • Assist other maintenance technicians with equipment repairs and maintenance.
  • Initiate and implement new procedures and create designs to keep equipment and systems operating at full efficiency.
  • Develop knowledge of different systems within the distribution center.
  • Maintain an organized work area and promote a safe working environment within the Maintenance department.
  • Communicate verbally and in writing with customers, suppliers, and associates to minimize equipment downtime.
  • Complete work orders, records, logs, and other written or computer-based documents according to established procedures.
  • Operate material handling equipment, battery equipment, moving machinery, and other powered equipment.
  • Ensure workmanship is of high quality.

Desired Qualifications

  • An Associate's degree in electronic technology and 2 years of industrial maintenance experience specializing in electronic technology, including troubleshooting and repairing automated equipment.

About the Company

Family Dollar

Discount retailer offering low-cost household goods

Family Dollar provided a wide range of inexpensive goods at neighborhood stores, aiming to help shoppers save money on everyday items. Its core model was to offer value in small, convenient locations with merchandise priced at low levels, historically under two dollars. Customers access products by visiting brick‑and‑mortar stores in local communities rather than ordering online. The company stood apart from competitors through its emphasis on ultra-low prices and broad selection within small formats, later expanding through public growth and eventually becoming part of a larger consolidation when Dollar Tree acquired it in 2015. The overall goal was to help budget-conscious families stretch their dollars by offering convenient access to affordable goods.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chesapeake, VA
Founded
1959

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