Electrical Technician - Rental Equipment Maintenance

United Rentals; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 68,742; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discount Program

Career Development & Promotional Oppt.

Early Wage Access

Paid Sick Leave

Inclusive and welcoming culture

Job summary

United Rentals is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform pre- and post-use inspections, report conditions, and ensure safety compliance on rental equipment. You will load/unload under DOT rules, clean gear, and prepare items for new contracts or sale.

Demonstrate proper use to customers, assist senior technicians, and support pickups/deliveries between locations. Safety, teamwork, and dependable service are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills are needed.
• Ability to lift items up to 45 lbs and operate basic tools.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance checks on rental equipment before and after use for damage, operational condition, ohm check, amp check, safety decals, and safety compliance.
• Report the machine condition to the counter person or Service Manager for appropriate billing to the customer.
• Load and unload equipment while complying with DOT regulations for height, width, and weight.
• Clean all equipment and prepare equipment for new rental contracts or for sale.
• Check the equipment, demonstrate the proper use of it, and familiarize the customer with each piece of equipment.
• Perform minor repairs on rental equipment and tools in a safe manner including contactor/relay cleaning, small component replacement, and tag equipment for rental ready status.
• Assist higher-level technicians as needed.
• Assist in the pickup and delivery of equipment and parts to and from outside vendors and other United Rentals, Inc. locations for purchases or repairs.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Physical stamina

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tools ownership

Job description

United Rentals is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform pre- and post-use inspections, report conditions, and ensure safety compliance on rental equipment. You will load/unload under DOT rules, clean gear, and prepare items for new contracts or sale.

Demonstrate proper use to customers, assist senior technicians, and support pickups/deliveries between locations. Safety, teamwork, and dependable service are essential.