Diesel Technician A

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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 9900 employees in North America as of September 30 2025.

Job Purpose

As 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 As 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...

• 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 companys filed procedures and protocols
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

Skills

Req # : 65570

Pay Range : $30hr to $35hr

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the companys sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors including but not limited to the candidates qualifications experience location and overall fit for the role.

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping you healthy

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

Building Your Financial Future

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony

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

Protecting You & Your Family

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

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race creed color religion sex age disability national origin marital status sexual orientation citizenship status political affiliation parental status military service or other non-merit factors.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Mechanic Experience,caterpillar,Dealership Experience,Diesel Engine Repair,Suspension Experience,Mechanical Knowledge,Vehicle Maintenance,Air Brake,Automotive Diagnostics,Automotive Repair,Commercial Driving,Equipment Repair

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1