Tool Technician- Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with trailing twelve month total revenues of nearly $3.3 billion as of December 31, 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 400 locations and has approximately 7,200 employees in North America.

Short Description

The Tool Technician- Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial is an integral part of the branch’s team. An individual in this position will work to keep all equipment in top running condition through rental inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs to the equipment. This individual will repair equipment as necessary. This position requires a working knowledge of tools and specialized equipment operation, maintenance, and repair.

Responsibilities

• Safety Awareness: Understands, follows, and motivates individuals to follow the safety rules and regulations.
• Practice safe job practices for repairing equipment
• Use technology (laptops and tablets) comfortably
• Maintenance and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on a variety of rental equipment used on large commercial construction sites as well as industrial facilities
• Assist in the training of lower level technicians as needed
• Assist with pick-up and delivery of equipment & parts
• Year-round company provided OEM training
• Qualified to operate, inspect, and test manual, pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic powered tools.
• Qualified to operate, inspect, and test hoisting, electric welding, and torquing tools.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
• Perform light repairs on tools and light equipment associated with parts replacement such as fittings, or other parts which require limited diagnostics.
• Perform preventative maintenance and certification.
• Must own tools applicable to position

Educational Background

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

Trade School or Vocational Technical Certification preferred

Skills

• Able to work standing for long periods
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 LBs
• Attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Multi-tasking individual who uses project management skills to accomplish goals
• Works and communicates effectively with all levels of the company
• Computer skills to support entering information into systems
• Excellent customer service and problem solving skills with the ability to work independently

Compensation Data

$26/hr to $30/hr

Req #: 59051

Our long-term strategy underscores the understanding that our success depends on the dedication and capability of our team members. We are focused on attracting, retaining and empowering talented and dedicated people to build the best team in the equipment rental industry. We also seek to build a team that reflects the variety of people, cultures and communities we interact with every day and to create an inclusive, productive environment in which all team members feel valued and respected.

Herc Rentals provides an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes a competitive salary, retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical, dental, vision care, life insurance coverage, paid vacation and holidays.

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.