Mechanic B

Herc Rentals; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanic B to join their team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the quality and efficiency of equipment maintenance operations. As a Mechanic B, you will leverage your mechanical expertise to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on a diverse fleet of rental equipment. You'll work with a variety of tools and diagnostic equipment while mentoring junior mechanics. This position offers the chance to contribute significantly to the operational success of the company, ensuring that all equipment is rental-ready and meets the highest standards of safety and performance. If you are passionate about mechanics and enjoy hands-on work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand technical schematics and owner manuals.
• Ownership of hand and air/electric tools for repairs.
• Computer skills for entering information into systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on Herc owned fleet equipment.
• Diagnose and repair internal combustion engines and electrical systems.
• Produce detailed service reports and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Mechanical Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Ability to Operate Equipment

Technical Schematics Understanding

Basic Computer Operations

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Fleet Management System

Job description

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with trailing twelve month total revenues of nearly $2.7 billion as of September 30, 2023. 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 379 locations and has approximately 7,000 employees in North America.

Short Description

As a Mechanic B, you are an expert technician and will assume an influential role in product knowledge and standards of quality within the branch. Mechanic B’s understand the standard operating procedures at the branch, region, and national level and serve as a mentor to C level mechanics. The primary focus of a Herc Rentals Mechanic B is to utilize their mechanical knowledge to support fleet maintenance operations needed to keep Herc Rentals equipment on the rental “ready line”. This goal can be achieved safely and professionally through an effective preventative and corrective maintenance program.

Responsibilities

• 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 with minimal supervision
• 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 with minimal supervision
• Conduct oil changes, lubrication of equipment, tire replacements, hose repairs, battery replacements and assorted services
• Utilize warranty repairs timeframes to save and mark parts, correct parts and labor on a work order, or contact vendor when necessary
• Enter work orders and complete part ordering via fleet management system
• Recondition and replace assorted parts of the heavy equipment
• Diagnose problem areas for any significant wear or tear on the equipment
• Maintain work area in a clean and organized manner
• Produce timely and detailed service reports and repair logs

Professional Experience

• 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
• Computer skills to support entering information into systems
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork

Educational Background

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

Conditions of Employment

Skills

• 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
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 LBs
• 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 employees of the branch
• Works and communicates effectively with all levels of the company