Job Description

Overview

Herc Rentals, a leading equipment rental supplier in North America, is seeking a Mechanic B to support fleet maintenance operations. This intermediate-level technician will utilize their mechanical expertise to ensure equipment is ready for rental while mentoring junior technicians.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a consistent schedule of preventative maintenance on all Herc-owned fleet at the branch.
  • Perform routine maintenance including oil changes, filter replacements, and lubrication independently.
  • Replace oil filters, fuel filters, water pumps, thermostats, and radiators.
  • Manage coolant levels, flush systems, and maintain hose quality.
  • Perform maintenance on DPF and DEF systems.
  • Conduct visual and operational inspections of engines, belts, hoses, and all major systems.
  • Inspect for oil leaks, proper fuel type, and fluid levels per OEM recommendations.
  • Diagnose and repair cooling systems.
  • Identify electronic and mechanical problems.
  • Identify and test engine cooling systems and fuel systems.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including wiring, connectors, and control units.
  • Replace faulty turbos, alternators, and/or sensors.
  • Diagnose pressure loss, overheating, and sluggish movement on aerial equipment.
  • Use computerized tools to trace and diagnose electrical faults.
  • Replace hoses, hydraulic pumps, motors, wiring, and sensors.
  • Replace guardrails and platforms.
  • Repair/replace outriggers.
  • Replace aerial lift platform leveling components.
  • Perform an annual aerial inspection.
  • Service emission control components such as the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).
  • Inspect starter motor, solenoid, and ignition switch.
  • Check amperage during cranking and listen for abnormal starter noises.
  • Inspect wiring harnesses for fraying, cracks, exposed wires, or overheating.
  • Replace damaged wiring, connectors, or harnesses as needed.
  • Inspect lighting system wiring and switches.
  • Inspect cabin for moisture ingress or electrical damage.
  • Inspect and test relays and circuitry; replace faulty components.
  • Inspect and recalibrate overvoltage protection systems and indicator lights.
  • Inspect and test voltage regulators; replace if faulty.
  • Replace faulty sensors.
  • Verify firmware/software updates.
  • Read and understand electrical schematics to support diagnostics.
  • Enter and review work orders and complete part ordering via the fleet management system.
  • Assist shop lead with customer damage estimates and repairs.
  • Produce timely and detailed service reports and repair logs.
  • Recondition and replace assorted parts of heavy equipment.
  • Diagnose problem areas for significant wear or tear on equipment.
  • Assist in training Mechanic C technicians while taking direction from the shop lead.
  • Maintain work area in a clean and organized manner.
  • Follow all company filed procedures and protocols.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ownership of a sufficient selection of hand and air/electric tools to complete most repairs and services.
  • Ability to drive and operate multiple types of vehicles and equipment.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in all Mechanic C-level tasks.
  • Working knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems; ability to read schematics.

Benefits

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

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k

How this job compares in Marietta, GA

Pay in context

At roughly $28/hr, this posting sits about 10% above the $25/hr median for welding jobs in Marietta, GA — toward the top of a $24–$48/hr middle band drawn from 9 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 56% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Marietta, GA

We're tracking 20 other active welding openings in Marietta, GA right now, from 15 different employers. 8 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 444 other active welding openings from 282 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Marietta, or widen the search to Georgia.

Herc Rentals currently has 1 other opening live in Georgia, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Marathon (10), Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC (7), and Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (7). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Forest Park at $39/hr, Atlanta at $37/hr, and Conyers at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Marietta, GA

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Shop Mechanic B figures were last recalculated when this page was built.