Field Diesel Mechanic - CES

United Rentals; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider in the equipment rental industry as a Field Diesel Mechanic. In this dynamic role, you'll leverage your extensive mechanical knowledge to maintain and repair complex systems on various equipment. The position offers the opportunity to work independently while providing exceptional customer service. With a strong emphasis on safety and professionalism, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring customer satisfaction. This company values its employees and offers numerous career development opportunities, making it an ideal place to build your future.

Benefits

Career Development & Promotional Opportunities

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discount Program

Paid Sick Leave

Early Wage Access

Vacation Buy Up Program

Inclusive Culture

United Compassion Fund

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in equipment repair and maintenance.
• Advanced understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on complex equipment independently.
• Travel to customer sites for equipment repair and maintenance.
• Assist in training lower-level technicians.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Customer Service

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Hydraulic Systems Knowledge

Diesel Systems Knowledge

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Basic Hand Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Job description

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 – Customer Equipment Solutions (Service Tech IV - Field Service - CES) , you’ll use your skills to perform maintenance and repairs of complex equipment on customer owned 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.

What you'll do:

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 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

Upsell and demonstrate a wide array of complex equipment for customers

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

5+ years of experience repairing/maintaining equipment and tools

Advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools

Knowledge of construction equipment and strong mechanical background knowledge of various engines

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.

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:

Career Development & Promotional Opportunities

Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)

Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)

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 [e-mail] 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.

Compensation Range:

$31.00 - $53.00

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 – Customer Equipment Solutions (Service Tech IV - Field Service - CES) , you’ll use your skills to perform maintenance and repairs of complex equipment on customer owned 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.

What you'll do:

• 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 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

• Upsell and demonstrate a wide array of complex equipment for customers

• 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

• 5+ years of experience repairing/maintaining equipment and tools

• Advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools

• Knowledge of construction equipment and strong mechanical background knowledge of various engines

• 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.

Why join us?

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:

• 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

• 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 [e-mail] 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.

Compensation Range:

$31.00 - $53.00

About the company

As North America’s largest equipment rental company, with 880+ stores in the United States and Canada, we serve construction and industrial companies, utilities, municipalities, homeowners, and communities, with the goal of fulfilling customer needs and surpassing expectations.We go beyond equipment. We are the world’s largest fleet of problem solvers, with best-in-class specialty s olutions, safety training and 24/7 support to empower your success.