Lead Mechanic – Fleet Maintenance & Tech Expert

Herc Rentals; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Herc Rentals in Longview, TX is seeking a Mechanic A. You will lead fleet maintenance operations, mentor B/C level mechanics, and ensure equipment stays on the rental “ready line” through preventative and corrective maintenance.

Responsibilities include diagnosing engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, performing repairs, and maintaining accurate service logs. Candidates should have 3 years of heavy equipment repair experience and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Take service calls when shop lead is absent and dispatch Field Service Mechanic to ensure repairs are completed in a timely and efficient fashion.
• Enter and review work orders and complete part ordering via fleet management system.

Skills

Reading schematics

Equipment operation

Customer follow-up

Tool handling safely

Computer familiarity

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Boom lifts

Forklifts

Compressors

Generators

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Herc Rentals in Longview, TX is seeking a Mechanic A. You will lead fleet maintenance operations, mentor B/C level mechanics, and ensure equipment stays on the rental “ready line” through preventative and corrective maintenance.

Responsibilities include diagnosing engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, performing repairs, and maintaining accurate service logs. Candidates should have 3 years of heavy equipment repair experience and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.