Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Fleet & PM

Herc Rentals; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Herc Rentals in Charlotte, NC seeks a Mechanic A who is a master technician and leads fleet maintenance, mentoring B and C level mechanics, and ensuring equipment stays on the ready line through preventive and corrective maintenance.

You will schedule preventative maintenance, test equipment, diagnose engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems, and produce detailed service reports while coordinating with the shop lead.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience repairing heavy equipment.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 LBs.
• Ownership of sufficient selection of hand and air/electric tools to complete most repairs and services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a consistent schedule of performing preventative maintenance of all Herc owned fleet at your branch.
• Operate and test equipment to ensure it passes Herc Rentals quality and efficiency standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on all Herc fleet equipment and trucks independently.
• Diagnose internal combustion engines, DC electrical systems, propane systems, hydraulics, and fuel systems.
• Perform major repairs to maintain fleet equipment using diagnostic tools, hand tools, and measuring instruments independently.
• Conduct oil changes, lubrication of equipment, tire replacements, hose repairs, battery replacements and assorted services.
• Assist shop lead with customer damage estimates and repairs.
• Enter and review work orders and complete part ordering via fleet management system.
• Recondition and replace assorted parts of the heavy equipment.
• Diagnoses problem areas for any significant wear or tear on the equipment.
• Take service calls when shop lead is absent and dispatch Field Service Mechanic to ensure repairs are completed in a timely and efficient fashion.
• Maintain work area in a clean and organized manner.
• Produce timely and detailed service reports and repair log.
• Assist in training "C" and "B" Mechanics while taking direction from the shop lead.
• Follow all company's filed procedures and protocols.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Engine diagnosis

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Communication skills

Time management

Tool handling

Vehicle operation

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hand tools

Measuring instruments

Fleet management system

Boom lifts

Forklifts

Generators

Job description

Herc Rentals in Charlotte, NC seeks a Mechanic A who is a master technician and leads fleet maintenance, mentoring B and C level mechanics, and ensuring equipment stays on the ready line through preventive and corrective maintenance.

You will schedule preventative maintenance, test equipment, diagnose engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems, and produce detailed service reports while coordinating with the shop lead.