Field Service Mechanic B

Herc Rentals Inc.; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Herc Rentals is seeking a Field Service Mechanic B in Dundalk, MD. You will be an expert technician who supports the branch by maintaining Herc fleet on customer jobsites, often working independently to keep equipment in top condition.

You will diagnose and repair heavy equipment, service hydraulic, fuel and electrical systems, and provide clear reports. The role requires on-call availability, safe work practices, and strong customer relations to ensure reliable equipment for our customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read technical schematics, manuals, and warnings.
• Owns a suitable selection of hand and air/electric tools.
• Able to operate equipment like boom lifts, forklifts, generators, hydraulics, pumps.

Responsibilities

• Maintain preventive maintenance on Herc fleet at long-term customer sites.
• Oversee oil changes, lubrication, tire and hose repairs, battery work.
• Diagnose and repair heavy equipment to ensure proper operation at job sites.
• Troubleshoot fuel, electrical, hydraulic and propane systems.
• Replace parts and return equipment to safe operating condition.
• Educate customers on proper equipment use to prevent breakdowns.
• Prepare detailed service reports and logs.
• Follow company procedures and maintain clean job sites.
• Build positive customer relationships and assist as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Lifting ability

Stamina

Indoor/outdoor work

Physical flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Field Service Mechanic B

Dundalk, MD, USA, 21222

| Upper Marlboro, MD, USA, 20774

Employment Status: Full-time

Posting Start Date: 10/21/26

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 B, you are an expert technician and will assume a support role in product knowledge and standards of quality within the branch . You will serve as a valued 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...

• 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
• Follow all company’s filed procedures and protocols
• Build positive relationships with customers
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• 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 operate and test equipment such as boom lifts, forklifts, compressors, portable and stationary generators, hydraulics, pumps and assorted tools and equipment
• 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 #: 70750

Pay Range: $36.00 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 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.