Job Description

Overview

Herc Rentals is a leading equipment rental supplier in North America, seeking a Mechanic A to lead fleet maintenance operations and ensure equipment quality and readiness. The role involves mentoring other mechanics and performing both preventative and corrective maintenance on heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a consistent schedule for preventative maintenance of all Herc owned fleet at your branch.
  • Operate and test equipment to ensure it meets Herc Rentals quality and efficiency standards.
  • Perform routine maintenance and repairs on all Herc fleet equipment and trucks independently.
  • Diagnose internal combustion engines, DC electrical systems, propane systems, hydraulics, and fuel systems.
  • Conduct major repairs using diagnostic tools, hand tools, and measuring instruments independently.
  • Perform oil changes, lubrication of equipment, tire replacements, hose repairs, and battery replacements.
  • Assist shop lead with customer damage estimates and repairs.
  • Enter and review work orders and complete part ordering via fleet management system.
  • Recondition and replace assorted parts of heavy equipment.
  • Diagnose problem areas for significant wear or tear on the equipment.
  • Take service calls when shop lead is absent and dispatch Field Service Mechanic.
  • Maintain work area in a clean and organized manner.
  • Produce timely and detailed service reports and repair logs.
  • Assist in training 'C' and 'B' Mechanics while taking direction from the shop lead.
  • Follow all company filed procedures and protocols.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
  • 3 years of experience repairing heavy equipment.
  • Ability to safely lift up to 50 LBs.
  • Ownership of sufficient selection of hand and air/electric tools to complete most repairs and services.
  • Ability to understand detailed technical schematics, owner manuals, and product warning labels.
  • Ability to operate and test equipment such as boom lifts, forklifts, compressors, and generators.
  • Ability to drive/operate multiple types of vehicles and equipment.
  • Ability to follow up with customers in a timely manner.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills.
  • Basic computer operations skills.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k