Field Equipment Mechanic

United Rentals; De Forest (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

United Rentals is hiring a Field Equipment Mechanic to perform maintenance and repairs on complex equipment in a safe, professional manner. You’ll travel to customer sites as needed and may train junior technicians while maintaining complete documentation of work orders.

The role emphasizes strong mechanical aptitude, engine knowledge, and the ability to lift up to 45 lbs. A valid driver’s license and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• 1–2+ years repairing/maintaining vehicles and equipment or trade school graduate.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort with tools.
• Solid knowledge of engines and mechanical systems.
• Must own tools applicable to the position.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on a variety of complex rental equipment.
• Travel to customer sites for repair/maintenance; keep service vehicle clean and professional.
• Assist in training lower level technicians as needed.
• Maintain paperwork (work orders) accurately and timely.
• Assist with equipment and parts pick-up and delivery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

High School Diploma

Driver's License

Mechanic Experience

Tool Proficiency

Customer Service

Lifting Ability

Education

Trade School Graduate

Job description

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 Equipment Mechanic, you’ll use your skills to perform maintenance and repairs on complex equipment in a 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 higher levels of Service Technician and 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.

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 Equipment Mechanic, you’ll use your skills to perform maintenance and repairs on complex equipment in a 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 higher levels of Service Technician and 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

• 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

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• 1-2+ years of experience repairing/maintaining vehicles and equipment; or trade school graduate
• 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
• 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 2026) 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

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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, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.