Health & Safety Officers

Occupational Health Nurse
Employment Status: Full-time
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.
The Herc Rentals Occupational Health Nurse strengthens our field medical support and employee health initiatives. This role will be instrumental in collaborating with our Risk Department to proactively manage claims, workers’ compensation, workplace injuries, OSHA recordables, and overall employee health including mental health.
Collaborate closely with the Risk Department and Workers’ Compensation Department to effectively manage and mitigate workers’ compensation claims, OSHA recordables, and other workplace injuries.
Work alongside the Safety Department in the development and implementation of health and safety initiatives, policies, and best practices to safeguard workers, prevent injuries, and promote workplace wellbeing.
Establish and maintain a network of qualified physicians aligned with Herc’s operational locations; manage relationships and contracts with contracted clinics and physicians providing medical care.
Provide intake of initial injury reports and coordinate timely and appropriate healthcare services for occupational incidents.
Serve as a field-based clinical resource, supporting employees and management regarding health-related incidents, claims, and injury management.
Assess work-related injuries and provide expert guidance to employees and managers on injury management and claims processes.
Evaluate and interpret employees' medical and occupational history, subjective complaints, and physical examination findings to inform care and workplace decisions.
Provide intervention, EAP coordination, and crisis support for employee health concerns, with particular attention to mental health and well-being.
Act as a liaison between field operations, risk management, and external medical providers to ensure seamless communication and care coordination.
Support compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements to ensure organizational adherence to legal standards.
Participate in training and education initiatives for field staff on health, safety, and injury prevention, fostering a culture of safety and wellness.
Significant medical background (RN, paramedic, or similar clinical experience strongly preferred).
Experience in occupational health, workers’ compensation, or employee wellness programs is a plus,
Ability to travel to field locations as needed.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flex spending and health savings accounts
Virtual Health Visits
Building Your Financial Future
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Company Paid Disability Insurance
Supplemental Disability Insurance
Group Legal Plan
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.