112-Mechanic C
Herc RentalsJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
Herc Rentals is hiring a full-time Mechanic C in Valdosta GA, an entry level technician role focused on learning product knowledge and quality standards while supporting fleet maintenance to keep equipment rental-ready. You’ll perform preventative maintenance, assist in repairs under supervision, test equipment, enter work orders, and help with parts and warranty awareness as you progress. Requirements: accredited heavy equipment repair education or 1 year experience; owning a basic tool set preferred; ability to lift 50 lbs; basic electrical/hydraulic knowledge and willingness to read schematics. Pay $22-24/hour plus benefits with growth potential. Tips: tailor your resume to show hands-on maintenance, tool ownership, reliability, and ability to follow procedures and use the fleet management system.
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’ 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 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
Skills
- 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 #: 70097
Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
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.