Field Diesel Mechanic - Customer Equipment

United Rentals; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Compassion Fund

Employee Discount

Career Development

Vacation Buy Up (US)

Early Wage Access

Paid Sick Leave

Inclusive culture

Job summary

United Rentals is seeking a Field Diesel Mechanic to perform maintenance and repair of diesel systems on customer-owned equipment with limited supervision. This role offers opportunities for growth into leadership within the Service Department and a strong emphasis on customer service.

You will travel to customer sites, maintain a clean service vehicle, and assist in training junior technicians while documenting work orders daily. Excellent mechanical aptitude and tool knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• 5+ years of experience repairing/maintaining equipment.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools.
• Knowledge of construction equipment and engines.
• Advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams.
• Must own tools applicable to position.
• Superior customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lift items up to 45 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment.
• Travel to customer job sites for repair/maintenance; keep service vehicle clean and professional.
• Assist in training lower level technicians as needed.
• Maintain paperwork/electronic documentation of work performed (work orders) daily.
• Upsell and demonstrate a wide array of complex equipment for customers.
• Assist with pick-up and delivery of equipment and parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced mechanical aptitude

Tool knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Valid driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diesel engine tools

Job description

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.

Benefits

• 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

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.