Field Diesel Mechanic Experienced

United Rentals, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discount Program

Paid Sick Leave

Career Development & Promotional Opportunities

Job summary

United Rentals, Inc. in Richmond, VA is looking for a Field Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair complex equipment. The role requires a strong mechanical aptitude and excellent customer service skills, with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Key responsibilities include servicing customer equipment at job sites and training junior technicians. Benefits include paid leave, career development opportunities, and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience repairing/maintaining equipment and tools.
• Extensive knowledge of construction equipment with advanced schematics understanding.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems.
• Travel to customer job sites for equipment repair/maintenance.
• Assist in training lower level technicians.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Verbal/written communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Own tools applicable to position

Job description

As a Field Diesel Mechanic (Service Tech IV - Field Service), you’ll use your skills to perform maintenance and repairs of complex 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 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 and 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
• Extensive knowledge of construction equipment with an 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.

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