Field Diesel Mechanic

About the role

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 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

• 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 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.

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.
• Own tools applicable to the position.
• Superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lb.
• Position is deemed Safety Sensitive for United Rentals’ policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Award‑winning workplace (Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026).
• Health and financial plans.
• 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.
• Inclusive and welcoming culture.