Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Apprentice

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

• Some knowledge in electrical and hydraulic systems and willing to learn how to read schematics


• 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

Skills

• Interpersonal skills


• Teamwork


• Listening skills


• Dependability


• 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


• Attention to detail


• 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