Field Service Mechanic A

Herc Rentals Inc.; Clute (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Herc Rentals Inc. is seeking a Field Service Mechanic A in Clute, TX. You will be a master technician leading product knowledge and quality standards at the branch, serving customer job sites with mechanical expertise to keep fleets in peak condition.

You will be dispatched to local job sites, work independently, and build strong customer relationships while supporting community growth and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to operate and test equipment including boom lifts, forklifts, compressors, generators, hydraulics, pumps, and other tools.
• Ability to read technical schematics, owner manuals, and product warnings.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on Herc fleet at long-term customer sites.
• Oversee oil changes, lubrication, tire replacements, and basic repairs.
• Diagnose and repair heavy equipment to keep customers' job sites productive.
• Troubleshoot fuel, electrical, hydraulic, and propane systems.
• Replace parts and return equipment to safe working condition.
• Educate customers on proper equipment usage to prevent issues.
• Identify wear for proactive maintenance before next service.
• Follow all safety guidelines at active job sites and keep work area organized.
• Produce detailed service reports and repair logs.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Tool handling

Attention to detail

Time management

Flexibility

Lift up to 50 lbs

Stamina for field work

Indoor/outdoor work

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalent

Tools

Boom lifts

Forklifts

Compressors

Generators

Hydraulics

Pumps

Job description

Job Title: Field Service Mechanic A

Clute, TX, USA, 77531

Employment Status: Full-time

Posting Start Date: 9/14/26

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 607 locations and has about 10,000 employees in North America as of June 30, 2026.

Job Purpose

As 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 sites
• Oversee and conduct oil changes, lubrication of equipment, tire replacements, hose repairs, battery replacements and assorted services
• Diagnose and repair heavy equipment as required to ensure proper operating condition at the job site
• Diagnose and troubleshoot fuel systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems and propane systems
• Recondition and replace assorted parts to return equipment to a safely functioning state
• Educating customers on proper use of equipment to avoid future breakdowns
• Analyze 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 completed
• Maintain work area on jobsite in a clean and organized manner
• Produce timely and detailed service reports and repair logs

  Requirements

  • Highschool diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to operate and test equipment such as boom lifts, forklifts, compressors, portable and stationary generators, hydraulics, pumps and assorted tools and equipment
  • Ability to understand detailed technical schematics, owner manuals, and product warning labels
  • Ownership of sufficient selection of hand and air/electric tools to complete most repairs and services
  • Ability to be on call to support operational needs
  • A valid driver's license

  Skills

  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills across all levels of the company
  • Customer service skills to effectively engage with jobsite foremen and follow up in a timely manner
  • Basic computer skills to open, close, and enter work orders
  • Ability to safely handle tools, and operate a variety of vehicles and equipment
  • Strong attention to detail and time management
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing needs on an active jobsite
  • Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs. frequently
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors as required
  • Ability to bend, crouch, squat, kneel, stoop, and perform repetitive tasks (stretching, turning, twisting, reaching overhead)

  Req #: 71374

  Pay Range: $33 - $38+ per hour

  Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's 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.