Field Service Technician

United Rentals; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

United Compassion Fund

Employee Discount Program

Career Development & Promotional Op­p͏

Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US

Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US

Paid Sick Leave

Inclusive and welcoming culture

Job summary

United Rentals is seeking a skilled Road Service Utility Truck Mechanic to join our fleet maintenance team. You will inspect, diagnose, and repair diesel and gasoline vehicles like bucket trucks and dump trucks, ensuring safety standards and reliability in the field.

As a seasoned heavy‑duty mechanic, you’ll travel to project sites, perform preventive maintenance, and document work orders while upholding United Rentals’ safety policies. CDL with endorsements is required or must be obtained.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a heavy‑duty diesel or truck mechanic with buckets and hydraulic systems.
• Valid CDL with endorsements required or must be obtained.
• Experience with a wide range of utility equipment is a plus, including cranes and dielectric testing.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills; able to work independently or in a team.
• Commitment to safety and maintaining organized work environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on diesel and gasoline vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and braking systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance like oil changes and tire service.
• Utilize diagnostic software and manuals to identify malfunctions and actions.
• Maintain service records and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Travel to client/project sites as needed and provide on‑site repairs.

Skills

Heavy-duty diesel mechanics

DXL/HD truck repair

Troubleshooting

Team player

Safety oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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!

United Rentals Commercial and Utility Trucks is seeking a skilled and dedicated Road Service Utility Truck Mechanic to join our fleet maintenance team. If you are a seasoned heavy‑duty mechanic with expertise in buckets, pulling and stringing, diesel, and hydraulic systems and have a commitment to safety and quality, we want to talk to you. You'll be responsible for ensuring our fleet of utility and service vehicles is maintained to the highest standards, playing a critical role in keeping our operations running smoothly.

What You’ll Do

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on a wide variety of diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles and heavy equipment, such as dump trucks, bucket trucks, and specialty utility vehicles.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex issues within hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and braking systems.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance, including oil changes, tire service, and lubrication, to maximize fleet longevity and performance.
• Utilize diagnostic software and technical manuals to identify malfunctions and determine the best course of action.
• Perform welding and fabrication for equipment repair and modification as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely service records, repair logs, and documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with federal, state, and company safety standards and procedures.
• Perform annual DOT and Dielectric testing on insulated equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience as a heavy‑duty diesel or truck mechanic, with hands‑on experience on buckets, and hydraulic systems
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with relevant endorsements is required or must be obtained
• Experience with a wide range of utility equipment is a plus, including cranes, pulling and stringing equipment and dielectric testing equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as a team
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and organized work environment
• Will require some overnight travel to projects further away
• Company service vehicle, phone, laptop and any other needed tools for the job will be supplied by United Rentals

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures.

Mecanicien sur la route/ Field Service Mechanic

En tant que technicien IV sur le terrain chez United Rentals, vous aurez la possibilité de mettre à profit vos compétences pour assurer l’entretien et la réparation d’équipements complexes de manière sécuritaire et professionnelle, avec une grande habileté et peu ou pas de supervision. Chaque jour, vous aurez l’occasion de vous améliorer et de mettre vos compétences à l’épreuve. Si vous en avez le désir et l’ambition, vous aurez également la possibilité d’accéder à des postes de direction au sein de notre département de service. Comme tous les membres de notre équipe, vous aurez la responsabilité de fournir un service d’exception à nos clients.

Si vous souhaitez avoir la chance de laisser votre empreinte chez le plus grand fournisseur d’équipements de location au monde, envisagez de faire carrière chez United Rentals. Vous bénéficierez du soutien d’une solide équipe de direction qui vous aidera à atteindre vos objectifs. De plus, vous aurez la possibilité d’être affecté à l’une de nos multiples succursales et de choisir parmi plus de 1 000 emplacements.

Voici d’ailleurs quelques-unes des tâches supplémentaires :

• Assurer l’entretien et la réparation de systèmes mécaniques, électriques, hydrauliques et diesel complexes sur une vaste gamme d’outils et d’équipements de location ou de clients, tout en faisant preuve d’une grande indépendance de jugement.
• Se rendre sur le lieu de travail du client pour réparer ou entretenir son matériel ou celui qu’il a loué (vous serez chargé de veiller à la propreté et au caractère présentable du véhicule de service).
• Participer à la formation des techniciens subalternes, au besoin.
• Tenir à jour la documentation écrite ou électronique associée aux travaux effectués (bons de travail) de manière exhaustive chaque jour dans les délais prescrits.
• Participer au ramassage et à la livraison des équipements et des pièces.
• Réaliser les autres tâches demandées en fonction des besoins.

Exigences Du Poste

• Diplôme d’études secondaires ou équivalent.
• Permis de conduire valide assorti d’un dossier de conduite jugé acceptable.
• Expérience de plus de cinq ans en réparation ou en entretien d’équipements et d’outils.
• Compétences avancées en mécanique et connaissance pratique des outils.
• Connaissance approfondie des équipements de construction et compréhension avancée des schémas et des diagrammes.
• Possession des outils applicables au poste obligatoire.
• Service à la clientèle de qualité supérieure, esprit d’équipe et capacité à communiquer aussi bien à l’oral qu’à l’écrit.
• Capacité à soulever fréquemment des objets pouvant peser jusqu’à 20 kg (45 lb).

Why join us?

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

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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.