Diesel Technician B
About The Position
Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2024 pro forma total revenues reaching approximately $5.1 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 612 locations and has about 9,900 employees in North America as of September 30, 2025. Job PurposeAs a Mechanic A, you are a master technician and will assume a leadership role in product knowledge and standards of quality within the branch. Mechanic A’s have mastered the standard operating procedures at the branch, region, and national level and serve as a mentor to B and C level mechanics. The primary focus of a Herc Rentals Mechanic A is to utilize their mechanical expertise to lead fleet maintenance operations needed to keep Herc Rentals equipment on the rental “ready line”. This goal can be achieved safely and professionally through an effective preventative and corrective maintenance program. What you will do...
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
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a consistent schedule of performing preventative maintenance of all Herc owned fleet at your branch
- Operate and test equipment to ensure it passes 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
- Perform major repairs to maintain fleet equipment using diagnostic tools, hand tools, and measuring instruments independently
- Conduct oil changes, lubrication of equipment, tire replacements, hose repairs, battery replacements and assorted services
- 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 the heavy equipment
- Diagnoses problem areas for any significant wear or tear on the equipment
- Take service calls when shop lead is absent and dispatch Field Service Mechanic to ensure repairs are completed in a timely and efficient fashion
- Maintain work area in a clean and organized manner
- Produce timely and detailed service reports and repair log
- Assist in training “C” and “B” Mechanics while taking direction from the shop lead
- Follow all company’s filed procedures and protocols
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Flex spending and health savings accounts
- Virtual Health Visits
- 24 Hour Nurse Line
- Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Tobacco Cessation Program
- Weight Loss Program
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)
- Paid parental leave.
- Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company Paid Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Disability Insurance
- Group Legal Plan
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
