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Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with trailing twelve month total revenues of nearly $3.5 billion as of December 31, 2024. 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 450+ locations and has approximately 7,700 employees in North America.
Short Description
We are looking for a Journeyman Shop Mechanic to come and join our Calgary team. If you have experience fixing Aerial equipment, compressors, generators, excavators and forklifts, then we need you! This position is Monday to Friday with an on-call rotation every 3-4 weeks.
What you will do...
- Develop and maintain 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 independently
- Diagnose internal combustion engines, DC electrical systems, propane systems, hydraulics, and fuel systems
- Perform major repairs to maintain fleet equipment using diagnostic tools, hand tools, and measuring instrumentsindependently
- Conduct oil changes, lubrication of equipment, tire replacements, hose repairs, battery replacements and assorted services
- Assist shop lead with customer damage estimates and repairs
- Enter and review work orders and complete part ordering via fleet management system
- Recondition and replace assorted parts of the heavy equipment
- Diagnoses problem areas for any significant wear or tear on the equipment
- Take service calls when shop lead is absent and dispatch Field Service Mechanic to ensure repairs are completed in a timely and efficient fashion
- Maintain work area in a clean and organized manner
- Produce timely and detailed service reports and repair log
- Assist in training “C” and “B” Mechanics while taking direction from the shop lead
- Follow all company’s filed procedures and protocols
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Skills
- 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
- 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 levels of the company
- Works and communicates effectively with all employees of the branch
- Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and efficiently
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Listening skills
- Dependability
- Computer skills to support entering information into systems
Conditions of Employment
Journeyman Off Road Ticket or Red Seal in HET
Must have at least 2-year hands on experience of fixing aerial equipment
Valid driver’s license and recent driver's abstract will need to be provided
Req #: 61844
Pay Range: $38-42/hr
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
Healthcare spending account
Smoking Cessation Program
Weight Loss Program
Herc Life Wellness Program
Building Your Financial Future
Company matched Pension Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Registered Retirement Savings Plan
Non Registered Savings Plan
Tax Free Spending Account (TFSA)
Life & Work Harmony
Paid Vacation Time Off (Minimum 3 weeks)
Paid sick days
Military leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Mechanic Tool reimbursement of up to $500 per year
Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
Protecting You & Your Family
Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Herc Rentals is an equal opportunity employer