Herc Rentals

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 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 602 locations and has about 9,600 employees in North America as of December 31, 2025. Job PurposeAs a Field Service Mechanic A, you are a master technician and will assume a leadership role in product knowledge and standards of quality within the branch. You will serve as a go-to resource for utilizing your mechanical expertise to ensure Herc fleet remain in proper operating condition on our customer jobsites, at all times. Field Service Mechanics are dispatched to local jobsites at various times of the day and work independently without direct supervision. This provides the opportunity to build positive relationships with customers all while supporting the growth and improvement of your community.

What you will do...Develop and maintain a consistent schedule of performing preventative maintenance of all Herc owned fleet at long term customer job sitesOversee and conduct oil changes, lubrication of equipment, tire replacements, hose repairs, battery replacements and assorted servicesDiagnose and repair heavy equipment as required to ensure proper operating condition at the job siteDiagnose and troubleshoot fuel systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems and propane systemsRecondition and replace assorted parts to return equipment to a safely functioning stateEducating customers on proper use of equipment to avoid future breakdownsAnalyze problem areas for any significant wear or tear and address to ensure proper usage of the equipment until your next scheduled visit Adhere to all safety guidelines posted at active jobsite where repairs and maintenance are completedMaintain work area on jobsite in a clean and organized mannerProduce timely and detailed service reports and repair logsFollow all company’s filed procedures and protocolsBuild positive relationships with customersPerform additional duties as assignedRequirementsHighschool diploma or equivalentAbility to operate and test equipment such as boom lifts, forklifts, compressors, portable and stationary generators, hydraulics, pumps and assorted tools and equipmentAbility to understand detailed technical schematics, owner manuals, and product warning labelsOwnership of sufficient selection of hand and air/electric tools to complete most repairs and servicesAbility to be on call to support operational needsA valid driver’s licenseSkillsAbility to drive/operate multiple types of vehicles and equipmentAbility to follow up with customers in a timely mannerAbility to handle assorted tools properly and safelyAbility to safely lift up to 50 LBsAttention to detailCustomer service skills to naturally converse with jobsite foremanFlexibility to adapt to changing needs on an active jobsiteInterpersonal skills to communicate effectively and efficientlyMust possess solid written and verbal communication skills and be able to perform basic computer operations such as opening and closing work ordersSolid and proven computer skill set to enter work ordersUnderstanding the importance of time managementWorks and communicates effectively with all levels of the company