Description

Job Title: Portable Climate Service Technician

Pelham, AL, USA, 35124

Posting Start Date: 5/14/26

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 609 locations and has about 9,700 employees in North America as of March 31, 2026.

Job Purpose

As a Climate Remediation Center (CRC) Technician you will safely deliver, load, and unload equipment. You will provide professional installation and removal of equipment from customer jobsites (Air Conditioning, Evaporative Cooling, Dehumidification, Heating, Air Purification, Remediation and Ventilation). You will have the opportunity to provide excellent customer service and provide solutions to our customers. A critical part of this role is keeping the equipment clean, organized, and green tagged. This, combined with maintaining high operational standards, reducing risk of damage to the equipment. CRC Driver and Service Technicians champion our core competencies which help to deliver our industry leading services such as providing "White Glove" service to all customers, become product experts, ensuring our equipment is ready to rent and be a champion for our safety culture.

What you will do...

• Planning - Plan your daily delivery and pick-up schedule according to business needs
• Yard Prep - Making Sure all rental equipment and necessary material is prepared and ready for shipment.
• Communication - Represent Herc Rentals when communicating with the customers, Sales, and internal resources.
• Maintain tools and necessary supplies to successfully complete projects.
• Use technology such as iPad, laptops, smart phones and Interactive Voice Recognition (i.e. Siri or Google Assistant) to document projects from daily notes, labor logs, progress reports, change orders, and all other necessary documentation for each project
• Strong ability to problem solve and think outside the box independently
• Safely drive, load and unload box trucks and vans
• Ability to work overtime and be on call
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
• Attend all Herc and manufacturer led training as directed

Requirements

• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of work experience using mechanical/technical skills
• Basic Equipment knowledge and troubleshooting -HVAC, Evaporative Cooling, Dehumidification, Heating, Air Purification, Remediation and Ventilation
• Ability to lift to 40 pounds and continuously carry 5 pounds
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate company vehicles, CDL is a plus
• Must be at least 21 years old

Skills

• Skilled in the safe loading, unloading, installation, and removal of climate control equipment at customer sites.
• Ability to maintain equipment cleanliness, organization, and readiness (green-tagged) to ensure high operational standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on delivering "White Glove" service and providing effective solutions to customer needs.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in using iPads, smartphones, laptops, and voice recognition tools for documentation and communication.
• Clear and professional communication with customers, sales teams, and internal staff.
• Capable of planning daily schedules, managing multiple tasks, and adapting to changing priorities.
• Willingness to work overtime, be on call, and perform additional duties as assigned.

Req #: 68811

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.