Mission-Critical Field Technician (Travel Required)

Herc Rentals Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Pay

Daily Per Diem

Company-Provided Housing

Relocation Assistance

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Herc Rentals Inc. is seeking a Mobile Master Technician to support Mission Critical Projects across the country.

This master-level role requires extensive travel (up to 90%) and may involve temporary relocation for 12+ months, with independent work and strong customer relationships at branches and job sites. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of fleet equipment, prioritize emergency needs, train local teams, and document all work in repair logs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school or trade certification preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a heavy equipment technician, preferably in field service roles.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; CDL preferred.
• Must possess a complete set of personal tools suitable for heavy equipment diagnostics and repair.

Responsibilities

• Travel to designated Herc branches and customer job sites to perform diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on a wide range of fleet equipment.
• Prioritize service needs in high-impact areas, including emergency repairs, fleet readiness for large-scale projects, and support for under-resourced branches.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot fuel systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and propane systems.
• Recondition and replace parts to restore equipment to safe operating condition.
• Educate local teams and customers on proper equipment usage and maintenance to prevent future breakdowns.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area at each job site and adhere to all safety protocols both in the shop and on the road.
• Maintain assigned truck housekeeping and parts inventory
• Maintain equipment to company standards of readiness, completing appropriate paperwork for repair tracking and accounting, including applicable DOT driver logs and electronic paperwork
• Produce timely and detailed service reports and repair logs for each location visited.
• Collaborate with branch managers and regional operations to identify and resolve recurring technical issues.
• Serve as a technical mentor to local technicians when needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school or trade certification

Job description

Herc Rentals Inc. is seeking a Mobile Master Technician to support Mission Critical Projects across the country.

This master-level role requires extensive travel (up to 90%) and may involve temporary relocation for 12+ months, with independent work and strong customer relationships at branches and job sites. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of fleet equipment, prioritize emergency needs, train local teams, and document all work in repair logs.