Mechanic C Boydton, VA, USA
Employment Status: Full-time
CDL A & Tanker Required / Mon - Fri Schedule / Local Home Daily
Weekly Pay / Full Benefits + 401k Match, Employee Stock Purchase, and PTO Accrual
$65k - $75k+ Estimated Annual Income
$5,000 Sign On Bonus!
Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 609 locations and has about 9,700 employees in North America as of March 31, 2026.
Job Purpose
As a Mechanic C, you are an entry level technician and will assume a role of familiarizing yourself with product knowledge and standards of quality within the branch. Mechanic C's will learn the standard operating procedures at the branch, region, and national level to grow their career to higher leveled mechanics. The primary focus of a Herc Rentals Mechanic C is to utilize their mechanical training to contribute to 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.
What You Will Do...
Follow 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 under direct supervision
Diagnose small tools and light rental equipment with assistance from senior mechanics
Perform major repairs to maintain fleet equipment using diagnostic tools, hand tools, and measuring instruments under direct supervision
Conduct oil changes, lubrication of equipment, tire replacements, hose repairs, battery replacements and assorted services
Enter work orders and complete part ordering via fleet management system
Assist in reconditioning and replacing assorted parts of the heavy equipment
Learn what is covered and not covered by warranties
Maintain work area in a clean and organized manner
Produce timely and detailed service reports and repair logs
Follow all company's filed procedures and protocols
Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements
Accredited education in heavy equipment repair or 1 year of experience in lieu of
Ownership of sufficient selection of hand and air/electric tools to complete most repairs and services preferred
Ability to safely lift up to 50 LBs
Some knowledge in electrical and hydraulic systems and willing to learn how to read schematics
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
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
Attention to detail
Understanding the importance of time management
Req #: 70286
Pay Range: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour