Lead Mechanic
Job Purpose
The Lead Mechanic position within Herc Rentals utilizes mechanical expertise to support branch needs professionally, safely, and promptly. This role ensures equipment is in top running condition through an effective preventative maintenance program, leading in product knowledge and quality standards.
What you will do...
- Perform major repairs on equipment using hand tools, machine tools, and measuring instruments
- Assign and direct work to Mechanics
- Monitor work orders
- Address complaints and resolve issues effectively
- Work closely with the Branch Manager/Shop Supervisor for efficiency and profitability
- Diagnose and troubleshoot fuel, electrical, hydraulic, and propane systems
- Conduct oil changes, lubrication, tire replacements, hose repairs, battery replacements, and other services
- Recondition and replace parts of heavy equipment
- Operate and test equipment
- Diagnose problem areas for wear and tear
- Maintain work area in a clean and organized manner
- Produce timely and detailed service reports and repair logs
- Perform additional duties as assigned
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
Qualifications
- 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
Pay
$30.00 - $35.00 per hour
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
- Building Your Financial Future
- 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
- Mechanic Tool reimbursement of up to $500 per year
- Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
Company Information
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, Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 609 locations and has about 9,700 employees in North America as of March 31, 2026.