Field Diesel Technician - Travel, Training & Growth

1001 United Rentals (N A), Inc; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discount Program

Career Development

Paid Sick Leave

Early Wage Access

Additional Vacation

Inclusive culture

Job summary

United Rentals, Inc. is seeking a Field Diesel Mechanic to perform maintenance and repair on complex rental equipment at customer sites. You will travel to jobs, maintain service records, and assist with training junior technicians while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes practical diagnostics, teamwork, and strong customer service as you support servicing engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems across diverse equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tools proficiency

Engine knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication skills

Valid driver's license

Lift up to 45 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Diagnostic tools

Hydraulic tools

Job description

United Rentals, Inc. is seeking a Field Diesel Mechanic to perform maintenance and repair on complex rental equipment at customer sites. You will travel to jobs, maintain service records, and assist with training junior technicians while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes practical diagnostics, teamwork, and strong customer service as you support servicing engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems across diverse equipment.