Description

Job Title: Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic

Posting Start Date: 1/19/26

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 602 locations and has about 9,600 employees in North America as of December 31, 2025.

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.

Job Purpose

Our Calgary branch is looking for a Mechanic to perform maintenance and repairs of generators, pumps and HVAC units with limited or no supervision in a highly skilled, safe, and professional manner. The successful candidate will mainly work on Cummins and John Deer engines. This role is Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm

What you will do...

• This position is 70% shop and 30% field.
• Follow a consistent and regular schedule to perform various types of maintenance on heavy equipment and various pieces of machinery at various job sites
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair T3 as well as T4 Generators.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair pumps, heaters, HVAC, and CRC units such as dehumidifiers and air movers.
• Disassembles engines and reassembles after a thorough examination
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot fuel systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and propane systems
• Diagnose 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

Skills

• Ability to work constructively under pressure
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrates initiative and strong organizational skills
• Exceptional communication skills while maintaining a professional customer service focused attitude

Requirements

• Must have Generator (power), Pump, or HVAC experience with electrical aptitude
• Journeyman Off Road Certification or Red Seal in HET is required
• Ability to work rotationally on call every 2 weeks.
• Valid driver's license and recent driver's abstract will be required

Req #: 66694

Type: Replacement

Pay Range: $41.00 - $45.00 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
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. Herc Rentals does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) for sourcing or recruiting candidates.