Industrial Technician I
Herc RentalsJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
Industrial Technician I is a full-time, onsite role in Geismar, LA, focused on keeping rental equipment in top condition through inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs, with duties that include operating and testing tools, loading and unloading, and maintaining accurate repair records. The ideal candidate has a valid driver’s license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to stand for long periods, multi-task, and adapt to changing needs while communicating effectively at all levels. Pay ranges from $19 to $23 per hour and comes with a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, a 401(k) match, PTO, and tuition reimbursement. If you’re a Herc employee, apply via the Herc Employee Career Portal; otherwise tailor your resume to highlight safety, maintenance, and tool experience and apply online.
If you are currently an employee of Herc Rentals, please apply using this link: Herc Employee Career Portal
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
The Industrial Technician 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.
What you will do...
- Safety Awareness: Understands, follows, and motivates individuals to follow the safety rules and regulations.
- Complete all paperwork and record keeping associated with repairs.
- Communicate with manager regarding service priorities and status.
- Assist with loading and unloading of products in the warehouse, on trailers or vehicles.
- Deploy to manage onsite tool projects as needed. Duration of duty varies by project.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Perform rental inspection on tools, light equipment, and other rental items.
- Qualified to operate, inspect, and test manual, pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic powered tools.
- 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.
- Operate equipment such as a forklift, parts picker, or motor vehicle.
Requirements
- A valid driver's license
- HS Diploma or equivalent
Skills
- Able to work standing for long periods
- Attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Multi-tasking individual who uses project management skills to accomplish goals
- Must react to changing business needs
- Works and communicates effectively with all levels of the company
- Computer skills to support entering information into systems
Req #: 69637
Pay Range: $19 - $23 per hour
Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.
Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.
Keeping you healthy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flex spending and health savings accounts
Virtual Health Visits
24 Hour Nurse Line
Healthy Pregnancy Program
Tobacco Cessation Program
Weight Loss Program
Building Your Financial Future
401(k) plan with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Life & Work Harmony
Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)
Paid parental leave.
Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
Protecting You & Your Family
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company Paid Disability Insurance
Supplemental Disability Insurance
Group Legal Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
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.