Automotive Mechanic

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 serves customers through approximately 450+ locations and has approximately 7,700 employees in North America.

In Canada, Herc Rentals has a significant presence with multiple locations across the country. The company provides a wide range of equipment rental services to various industries, including construction, industrial, and government sectors. Herc Rentals is committed to supporting Canadian businesses by offering high-quality equipment and exceptional customer service. The company also focuses on safety and sustainability, ensuring that its operations comply with Canadian regulations and standards.

We are currently seeking a skilled Automotive Technician to join our Calgary team, specializing in light- and heavy-duty trucks including half-ton, three-quarter-ton, and one-ton trucks. This is a Monday to Friday position with hours from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience working with rental fleets and is confident performing a wide range of maintenance and mechanical tasks from oil changes to engine work. If you take pride in your work, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy being part of a solid, hardworking team, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on various trucks
• Conduct oil changes, brake inspections, tire rotations, and full engine work as needed
• Maintain rental fleet vehicles to meet safety and performance standards
• Accurately document work orders, maintenance logs, and inspection reports
• Ensure shop tools and equipment are used and maintained properly
• Collaborate with other team members to prioritize work and meet timelines

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in automotive service, ideally with trucks and fleet vehicles
• Strong diagnostic and mechanical skills with the ability to troubleshoot independently
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with a high attention to detail and quality
• Strong initiative and able to work constructively under pressure

Conditions of Employment

• Journeyman Automotive Technician certification is preferred but not required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with vehicles, preferably with trucks and fleet vehicles
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Clean driver’s abstract required upon employment

Pay Range: $32-35/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:

Benefits

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.