Lead Mechanic $5000 SIGN ON BONUS!
Job Purpose
The Lead Mechanic position within Herc Rentals is to utilize mechanical expertise to support the branch in a professional, safe, and timely manner. Responsibilities include keeping equipment in top running condition through a preventative maintenance program, assuming a leadership role in product knowledge and quality, and working closely with the Branch Manager/Shop Supervisor to ensure efficiency and profitability.
Requirements
- 5 years of heavy equipment mechanic experience
- High School Diploma/GED
Skills
- Ability to handle assorted tools properly and safely
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to operate large, heavy machinery
- Ability to read and comprehend operating procedures, owner’s manuals, and product/warning labels
- Customer service skills
- Understanding of time management
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Healthcare spending account
- Smoking cessation program
- Weight loss program
- Herc Life Wellness Program
- Company matched pension plan
- Employee stock purchase program
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan
- Non Registered Savings Plan
- Tax Free Spending Account (TFSA)
- Paid vacation time off (minimum 3 weeks)
- Paid sick days
- Military leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Adoption assistance reimbursement program
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Mechanic tool reimbursement of up to $500 per year
- Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
About the Role
Herc Rentals, founded in 1965, is a leading equipment rental supplier in North America with 2025 total revenues of approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals' parent company, Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” The company serves customers through approximately 609 locations and has about 9,700 employees in North America as of March 31, 2026. In Canada, Herc Rentals has a significant presence with multiple locations across the country. Herc Rentals provides a wide range of equipment rental services to construction, industrial, and government sectors, focusing on safety and sustainability.