Field Service Mechanic B

Herc Rentals; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Herc Rentals is seeking a Field Service Mechanic B to service and repair our fleet at customer job sites. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose issues, and ensure equipment safety and reliability onsite.

The role requires operating various machinery, strong safety practices, and excellent customer communication. Candidates must be on-call and possess a valid driver's license. Hercules Rentals offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read detailed technical schematics, owner manuals, and product warning labels.
• Ownership of a sufficient selection of hand and air/electric tools to complete repairs.
• Ability to operate and test equipment such as boom lifts, forklifts, compressors, portable and stationary generators, hydraulics, pumps.
• On-call availability to support operational needs.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on Herc fleet at long-term customer job sites.
• Oversee oil changes, lubrication, tire replacements, hoses, battery replacements and related services.
• Diagnose and repair heavy equipment to maintain proper operation at the job site.
• Troubleshoot fuel, electrical, hydraulic and propane systems.
• Recondition and replace parts to restore safe operation.
• Educate customers on proper use of equipment to prevent future breakdowns.
• Analyze wear to plan for next service visit.
• Follow safety guidelines at active job sites.
• Keep the work area clean and organized on site.
• Produce detailed service reports and repair logs.
• Follow all field procedures and protocols.
• Build positive relationships with customers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Safety awareness

Tool handling

Tools

Boom lifts

Forklifts

Compressors

Generators

Hydraulics

Pumps

Electrical systems

Job description

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)

Pay Range:$32 - $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
• 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
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Group Legal Plan
• Critical Illness 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.