Lead Mechanic: Fleet Maintenance & Mentorship

Herc Rentals Inc.; Sun Valley (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Herc Rentals Inc. in Sun Valley, CA is seeking a Mechanic A to serve as a master technician and mentor for B and C level mechanics.

You will lead preventative maintenance, test equipment, and ensure repair quality to keep equipment on the rental 'ready line'. Responsibilities include performing routine maintenance and major repairs, diagnosing engines, electrical, hydraulics; reviewing work orders, ordering parts, and assisting shop lead with damage estimates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience repairing heavy equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely.
• Owns a 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 field procedures and protocols.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical schematics

Owner manuals

Product warnings

Equipment operation

Vehicle operation

Communication skills

Work orders

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Electric tools

Job description

Herc Rentals Inc. in Sun Valley, CA is seeking a Mechanic A to serve as a master technician and mentor for B and C level mechanics.

You will lead preventative maintenance, test equipment, and ensure repair quality to keep equipment on the rental 'ready line'. Responsibilities include performing routine maintenance and major repairs, diagnosing engines, electrical, hydraulics; reviewing work orders, ordering parts, and assisting shop lead with damage estimates.