Job Description
Job Title:  Jobsite Setup Technician
Montgomery, AL, USA, 36105
Employment Status:  Full-time
Posting Start Date:  9/14/26

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

 

Job Purpose

As a Jobsite Setup Technician, you will be the first point of contact for our customers, and your role is critical to the proper handling and installation of customer equipment and services. This role is a great fit if you're looking for an opportunity that isn't tied to an office every day and if you enjoy working with your hands outdoors. Successful Jobsite Setup Technicians bring value through strong mechanical aptitude, clear communication, and a customer-first mindset.

 

What you will do...

  • Safely deliver, load/unload, and install rental equipment, including pumps, power, and temperature control units
  • Apply mechanical ability to perform minor equipment maintenance as directed by the branch manager or onsite supervisor
  • Provide excellent customer service and practical solutions to customers
  • Advance your career through company-provided training, with the ability to increase pay as you build skills
  • Plan projects, including creating a project plan and executing it with team members
  • Prepare the yard, ensuring all rental equipment and necessary materials are ready for shipment
  • Represent Herc Rentals in communications with customers, Sales, and internal resources
  • Document projects, including daily notes, labor logs, progress reports, change orders, and all other required documentation per project protocol
  • Assist with shop and yard cleanliness and equipment readiness when not assigned to a project
  • Assist with deliveries, pickups, and day-to-day operations when not assigned to a project
  • Support shop mechanics engaged in equipment repairs or maintenance when not assigned to a project
  • Attend all required training, including manufacturer training as directed
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the manager

 

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 1 year of work experience using mechanical or technical skills
  • Basic equipment knowledge and troubleshooting experience with pumps, generators, power distribution, and temperature control
  • Valid driver's license and ability to operate company vehicles; CDL a plus
  • Required to lift up to 40 pounds and continuously carry 5 pounds

Skills

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting ability
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Attention to detail, particularly in documentation and reporting
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
  • Willingness to learn and grow technical skills through ongoing training
  • Ability to work both indoors and outdoors as required
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks, including stretching, turning, twisting, and reaching overhead
  • Ability to bend, crouch, squat, kneel, and stoop for extended periods

 

Req #: 71407

Pay Range: $24.00 - $28.00 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.