Lead Mechanic - Pump, Power & HVAC

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Job Title: Lead Mechanic - Pump, Power & HVAC

Panama City Beach, FL, USA, 32407

Employment Status: Full-time

Posting Start Date: 8/12/26

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 purpose of the Lead Mechanic position within Herc Rentals is to utilize his/her mechanical expertise to support the needs of the branch in a professional, safe and timely manner. An individual in this position will work to keep all equipment in top running condition through an effective preventative maintenance program. This incumbent is a master technician and assumes a leadership role of product knowledge and standard of quality within the branch. He/she has mastered the operating standards of his facility, the region and corporation.

What you will do...

Perform major repairs on equipment using hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments

Assigning and directing work to the Mechanics

Monitoring the work orders

Addressing complaints and resolving problems in a timely and effective manner

Working closely with the Branch Manager/Shop Supervisor to ensure efficiency and profitability from the Service Department

Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot fuel systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems and propane systems

Conduct oil changes, lubrication of equipment, tire replacements, hose repairs, battery replacements and assorted services

Recondition and replace assorted parts of the heavy equipment

Operate and test equipment

Diagnoses problem areas for any significant wear or tear on the equipment

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

Build positive relationships with customers

Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

5 years of heacy equipment mechanic experience

High School Diploma/GED

Skills

Ability to handle assorted tools properly and safely

Ability to safely lift up to 50 LBs

Ability to operate large, heavy machinery

Ability to read and comprehend the standards of operating procedures, owner’s manuals andproduct/warning labels

Customer service skills

Understand the importance of time management

Req #: 70300

Pay Range: $32.00 - $36.00 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.

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