Field Service Mechanic C

Herc Rentals; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Military leave

Job summary

Herc Rentals is seeking an entry-level Field Service Mechanic C to service and maintain our fleet at customer job sites. You will diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance and communicate effectively with customers while staying on schedule.

You will operate equipment, follow safety guidelines, and complete detailed service logs. This role requires a valid driver’s license and flexibility to be dispatched locally.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand detailed technical schematics, owner manuals and product warnings.
• Own a selection of hand and air/electric tools to complete repairs.
• Operate and test equipment such as boom lifts, forklifts, generators and hydraulic tools.
• Be on call to support operational needs.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Follow a consistent schedule of preventative maintenance on the Herc fleet at customer job sites.
• Perform oil changes, lubrication, tire replacements and hose/battery services.
• Diagnose heavy equipment to ensure proper operation at the job site.
• Troubleshoot fuel, electrical, hydraulic and propane systems.
• Assist in reconditioning parts to restore equipment safely.
• Stay current with Herc online courses and relay guidelines to customers.
• Produce timely service reports and repair logs.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area on site.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics

Customer service

Safety compliance

Schematics reading

Tool handling

Time management

Clear communication

Tools

Boom lifts

Forklifts

Generators

Hydraulic tools

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 C, you are an entry level technician and will assume a role of familiarizing yourself with product knowledge and standards of quality within the branch. You will serve as a supportive 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...

• Follow a consistent schedule of performing preventative maintenance of all Herc owned fleet at long term customer job sites
• Conduct oil changes, lubrication of equipment, tire replacements, hose repairs, battery replacements and assorted services
• Diagnose 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
• Assist in reconditioning and replacing assorted parts to return equipment to a safely functioning state
• Stay up to date with Herc online courses on proper use of equipment and be able to convey those guidelines to customers
• 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

• 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

• Ability to safely lift up to 50 LBs
• Ability to drive/operate multiple types of vehicles and equipment
• Ability to follow up with customers in a timely manner
• Ability to handle assorted tools properly and safely
• Customer service skills to naturally converse with jobsite foreman
• Flexibility to adapt to changing needs on an active jobsite
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and efficiently
• Must possess solid written and verbal communication skills and be able to perform basic computer operations such as opening and closing work orders
• Solid and proven computer skill set to enter work orders
• Understanding the importance of time management
• Works and communicates effectively with all levels of the company

Pay Range:$25 to $29 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.