Truck Mechanic

Truck Mechanic

Etobicoke, ON, CAN, M9W 0A8

Employment Status:
Full-time

Posting

Start Date:

7/7/26

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 607 locations and has about 10,000 employees in North America as of June 30, 2026.

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.

Herc Rentals is seeking a hands-on Fleet Mechanic to support the maintenance and repair of a diverse truck fleet operating from our Finch location. This is primarily a shop-based role (100%) , responsible for performing preventative maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, inspections, and upfitting work on pickup trucks, Ford F-550/F-750s, and other fleet vehicles.

• Follow a consistent and regular schedule to perform various types of maintenance on heavy equipment, construction equipment and various pieces of machinery at various job sites

• Repair assorted heavy equipment as required to ensure proper operating condition.

• Disassembles engines and reassembles after a thorough examination.

• 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.

• Must be able to operate and test equipment such as boom lifts, forklifts, compressors, portable and stationary generators, hydraulics, pumps and assorted tools and 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.

• Willing to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities.

• Comfortable working in a non-traditional mechanic role that includes supporting overall fleet operations.

• Able to adapt during busy spring and fall seasons when maintenance, inspections, and plow upfitting/de-fitting activities overlap.

• Team player who is willing to roll up their sleeves and help wherever needed.

• Strong work ethic, reliability, and a "do whatever it takes" attitude.

• Interested in long-term career growth as the fleet continues to transition from light-duty to heavier equipment.

• 3+ years of experience as a Fleet Mechanic, Truck Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, or similar role.

• 310T License preferred ; candidates actively pursuing their license or interested in obtaining it are encouraged to apply.

• Experience performing preventative maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on fleet vehicles.

• Familiarity with hydraulic systems, auxiliary equipment, and plow equipment considered an asset

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  
  Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to winter equipment breakdowns when required.

• Comfortable working occasional overtime during peak seasons.

• Ability to work in a hands-on, team-oriented environment where responsibilities extend beyond mechanical work

• Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) considered an asset.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Experience with vehicle upfitting and modifications, including:

• Dump boxes

• Flat decks

• Bucket trucks

• Chassis modifications

• Towing and equipment support…