Description

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 2024 total revenues reaching approximately $3.6 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 620+ locations and has about 10,200 employees in North America as of June 30, 2025.

Job Purpose

Primarily responsible for providing effective safety management services for all Region and Field employees by utilizing professional workplace safety problem-solving and relationship skills. Proactively applies knowledge of safety regulations/standards as well as policies and procedures, as well as knowledge of company products and services. Assists other Safety Managers as needed and Field employees on safety and health matters.

What you will do...

• Supports the branch staff to evaluate their safety program, develop corrective action plans, and carry out/follow-up action plans. Evaluates status of progress toward meeting safety program objectives and initiates appropriate actions.
• Assists the region at all levels with preparation and delivery of formal and informal safety training to Herc Rentals employees and customers at customer locations.
• Motivate and develop field personnel to sustain Herc Rentals' safety programs across scope of operation.
• Supports Operations Management's commitment to corporate social responsibility and expected performance of program.
• Manages and communicates Regulatory Agency inspections or site visits to Senior Leadership.
• Conducts/Coordinates annual Location Safety Evaluations, prepares detailed reports, assists location management with action plan development and conducts follow-up actions until complete.
• Evaluates and conducts employee incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Liaison as necessary with other internal departments or external organizations/relevant authorities, and provides assistance and cooperation concerning audits and remedial actions.
• Assists in the safety requirements at location startups.
• Develops personal and professional skills and capability through on-going training, as provided by the company or elsewhere such as meetings, conferences, seminars as determined by the Safety Department.
• Other projects as designated by direct Supervisor.

Requirements

• Familiarity with safety, environmental and transportation laws and regulations, and procedures
• Problem-solving methodologies
• Conflict resolution methodologies
• Presentation skills

Education:

Associate or Bachelor's - Safety, or related field; proven progress toward completion of an AA/AS or BA/BS

Skills

A strong team player, experience with high performance teams
Ability to travel
Commitment to company values
Computer competence- MS Office products, Safety Management systems, etc
Demonstrated problem solving and negotiation skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong Customer Orientation

Req #: 65091

Pay Range: $95,000 - $120,000 base DOE + annual bonus + fleet truck

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.