What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Maintenance Manager position at Herc Rentals?
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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.
Job Purpose
The primary mission of the Region Maintenance Manager function is to assist and guide operations staff on maintenance and repair processes in a fast paced and customer focused professional environment. The position would be responsible for improving the maintainability, reliability, and availability of the assets through the execution of improved maintenance practices, personnel training and development of technicians and service staff. This role also acts as a key liaison with our OEM equipment suppliers and improving communication and dialogue with HERC branches.
What you will do...
Financial acumen
Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
Root cause analysis; the ability to manipulate large amounts of data to draw conclusions forimprovement
Ability to look outside the organization and to bring in ideas that elevate the performancelevel of the company to cutting edge maintenance practices
Req #: 68517
Pay Range: $100,000 - $125,000 anually
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.
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.
Job Purpose
The primary mission of the Region Maintenance Manager function is to assist and guide operations staff on maintenance and repair processes in a fast paced and customer focused professional environment. The position would be responsible for improving the maintainability, reliability, and availability of the assets through the execution of improved maintenance practices, personnel training and development of technicians and service staff. This role also acts as a key liaison with our OEM equipment suppliers and improving communication and dialogue with HERC branches.
What you will do...
- Work collaboratively with Region/Corporate safety personnel and the locations to ensure we follow safe work practices.
- Create and work with branch operations to ensure compliance with regulatory / Hertz maintenance and ensure branches meet HERC inspection standards.
- Create standard processes and KPI’s for warranty and work with OEM’s and branches to maximize the recoverable warranty on claims made.
- Ensure there is regular communication with service and shop managers regarding best practices or information from OEM’s relative to the repair and maintenance of the fleet.
- Develop processes and KPI’s to manage mechanic and shop productivity. Help branches achieve the right balance of personnel to fleet to maximize fleet available and control FUR.
- Develop PM reporting to ensure branches track and monitor maintenance intervals, annual inspections and required NDT testing of the fleet. Work with branches on staffing and training to optimize maintenance of the fleet.
- Conduct quarterly benchmarking of maintenance expenses internally and externally where possible
- The Region Maintenance Manager is responsible for working and collaborating with regional operations staff to maximize repair and maintenance of the fleet and assist in process improvement that leads to improved expense management.
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of five years holding a leadership role demonstrating the ability to lead and getresults through others
- Lean six sigma methodology
- Root cause / statistical analysis
- Benchmarking and KPI management
- Exceptional collaboration skills
Financial acumen
Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
Root cause analysis; the ability to manipulate large amounts of data to draw conclusions forimprovement
Ability to look outside the organization and to bring in ideas that elevate the performancelevel of the company to cutting edge maintenance practices
Req #: 68517
Pay Range: $100,000 - $125,000 anually
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.
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000