
Weekend Shift - Fri, Sat, Sun 6pm-6:30am
Pay Rate: $35 - 42/ hour
Maintenance Technician III
Your technical expertise, problem-solving ability, and attention to safety make you a great fit for our Maintenance Technician III position. Join our dynamic team today and find a rewarding career with a company that values you and all you bring to the table.
About Your Role:
As a Maintenance Technician III at Dollar Tree’s Distribution Center, you’ll serve as a multi-skilled technical subject matter expert, ensuring high equipment availability rates. You’ll perform preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with peers and contractors to maintain operational efficiency. Your day-to-day job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
Maintain and troubleshoot electrical/mechanical aspects of Material Handling Equipment (MHE), including conveyors, sortation, robotics, and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
Control and adjust scanners, cameras, scales, printer applicators, and mechanical components such as belts, chains, cables, guides, bearings, rollers, and pulleys
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, PLC programs, sensors, motor starters, relays, solenoids, Servo drives, frequency inverters, and encoders
Conduct maintenance and higher-level troubleshooting of any robot type
Troubleshoot power distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting systems, transformers, and wiring methods up to 480V
Develop and execute work plans for emergency repair of critical assets
Systems & Process Management:
Proficiently utilize CMMS to retrieve and complete work orders, ensuring parts are properly withdrawn and accounted for
Configure and adjust PLC parameters and components
Conduct Root Cause Analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Monitor all aspects of the worksite, performing inspections, calibrations, and preventive maintenance
Collaboration & Safety:
Work closely with other maintenance technicians, building leaders, and specialty contractors to optimize equipment performance
Maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization
Follow all safety procedures, including Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, and PPE usage, to ensure a safe work environment
Perform physically demanding work, including standing/walking 10–12 hours, navigating ladders, gangways, platforms, and lifting items up to 49 lbs
Your Required Skills and Experience:
4+ years of experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance, including industrial or automated equipment
Excellent PC competency, including the ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices
Strong knowledge of wiring diagrams, symbols, and electrical measuring techniques
Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance, blueprint/schematic reading, work order management, industrial electrical, controls, and electronics
Experience with PLC programming, industrial networks, and automated material handling equipment
Strong communication, problem-solving, quality-conscious, reliable, safety-conscious, and organizational skills
Preferred Requirements:
Degree from a technical or community college, or accredited industrial maintenance certifications (PLCs, Industrial Networks, Machine Logic, Robotics) with a focus in mechanical/electrical fields
Your Perks and Benefits:
We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plans with matching contribution
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Educational Assistance
Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services
And much more!
Who We Are:
At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value – it’s what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities.
We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform – and we know that this path starts with you.
Join our team today and discover The Value of You.
Dollar Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.
Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Dollar Tree, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.
Full time300 Dollar Tree Lane,Joliet,Illinois 60436DC3Dollar Tree

At Dollar Tree, it’s really all about the thrill of the hunt. As a Fortune 150 company and one of the nation’s leading value retailers, we operate more than 8,000 stores and 25 distribution centers across 48 contiguous U.S. states and five Canadian provinces. We hunt the world over to find the most exciting merchandise for our customers, who are always telling us that they can’t believe the cool items they find in our stores are such a great value. From party supplies and home décor to health & beauty, seasonal items, food & snacks, and so much more, we offer a huge selection — everything you need and want for every day, every holiday, and every occasion — all at extreme values and with NEW items arriving every week!
We are experts in creative ideas and sound business management. For over 30 years, our philosophy and mission have not changed, yet we are constantly adapting to an ever-changing marketplace with innovative and creative ideas. We understand the value of a dollar, plus we understand the value of smart, innovative associates. Dollar Tree is made up of tens of thousands of talented people with the drive, imagination, and intelligence to help us continue our success — do you have what it takes to join Dollar Tree?