About the Role
As a Field Diesel Mechanic (Service Tech III - Field Service), you’ll use your skills to perform maintenance and repairs on complex equipment in a safe and professional manner. Every day, you can improve and challenge yourself, and if you have the desire and ambition, you’ll have the potential to work towards higher levels of Service Technician and leadership roles in our Service Department. Like every member of our team, we will rely on you to provide exceptional customer service to our customers.
Responsibilities
- Perform safe maintenance and repair of a variety of complex rental equipment involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems.
- Travel to customer job sites for repair/maintenance of rental or customer owned equipment.
- Maintain service vehicle in a clean and professional manner.
- Assist in the training of lower level technicians.
- Maintain paperwork/electronic documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily basis.
- Assist with pick-up and delivery of equipment & parts.
- Perform other duties assigned as needed.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
- 3-5 years of experience repairing/maintaining equipment and tools.
- Advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools.
- Strong mechanical background knowledge of various engines.
- Must own tools applicable to position.
- Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills.
- Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.
- This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures.
Skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Knowledge of tools
- Knowledge of various engines
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
Location
- Customer job sites
Work Type
- Field Service
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-5 years of experience repairing/maintaining equipment and tools
Education Level
- High School diploma or equivalent
Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- United Compassion Fund
- Employee Discount Program
- Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
- Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
- Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
- Paid Sick Leave
About the Company
- United Rentals is the world’s largest equipment rental provider.
- United Rentals is an award-winning company, recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026.
- United Rentals proudly hires active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families.
Equal Opportunity
- United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email careers@ur.com for assistance.
