Field Diesel Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on a variety of rental and customer equipment and tools while using a high degree of independent judgment
• Travel to customer job sites for repair/maintenance of rental or customer owned equipment; must maintain service vehicle in a clean and professional manner
• Assist in the training of lower level technicians as needed
• 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
• Other duties assigned as needed
• Perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on a wide variety of diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles and heavy equipment, such as dump trucks, bucket trucks, and specialty utility vehicles.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex issues within hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and braking systems.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance, including oil changes, tire service, and lubrication, to maximize fleet longevity and performance.
• Utilize diagnostic software and technical manuals to identify malfunctions and determine the best course of action.
• Perform welding and fabrication for equipment repair and modification as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely service records, repair logs, and documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with federal, state, and company safety standards and procedures.
• Perform annual DOT and Dielectric testing on insulated equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• 5+ years of experience repairing/maintaining equipment and tools
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools
• Extensive knowledge of construction equipment with an advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams
• 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.
• Field Service Tech IV - Utility Truck Road Service
• If you'd like the chance to make your mark with the world's largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!
• 5+ years of experience as a heavy-duty diesel or truck mechanic, with hands-on experience on buckets, and hydraulic systems
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with relevant endorsements is required or must be obtained
• Experience with a wide range of utility equipment is a plus, including cranes, pulling and stringing equipment and dielectric testing equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as a team
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and organized work environment
• Will require some overnight travel to projects further away
• Company service vehicle, phone, laptop and any other needed tools for the job will be supplied by United Rentals
• Why join us?
• 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

Benefits

Additional Information

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If you'd like the chance to make your mark with the world's largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As a Field Diesel Mechanic (Service Tech IV - Field Service), you'll use your skills to perform maintenance and repairs of complex equipment with limited or no supervision in a highly skilled, 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 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.

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