Field Mechanic

United Rentals Life; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the world's largest equipment rental provider as a Field Diesel Mechanic in Ottawa. Leverage your mechanical skills to maintain and repair complex equipment, while providing exceptional customer service. With growth opportunities in your career path, be part of an award-winning company that values its employees.

Benefits

United Compassion Fund

Employee Discount Program

Career Development & Promotional Opportunities

Inclusive and welcoming culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience repairing/maintaining equipment and tools.
• Strong mechanical background knowledge of various engines.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on complex rental equipment.
• Travel to customer job sites for repair/maintenance.
• Assist in the training of lower level technicians.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tools applicable to position

Job description

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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.

What You'll Do

• 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; 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

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.

We don't just “talk the talk!” We're an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2023) that truly cares about our people - That's why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer :

• 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)
• An inclusive and welcoming culture

Learn more about our full US benefit offerings here.

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 [emailprotected] for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we're ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.

• United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.

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