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Field Diesel Mechanic - Customer Equipment

United Rentals

Richmond, VAJob$27.7–39.85/hrSeen 4w ago

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Compensation
$27.7–39.85/hr
Location
Richmond, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License With Acceptable Driving Record

Job overview

United Rentals is hiring a Field Diesel Mechanic - Customer Equipment. United Rentals seeks a Field Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on customer equipment, travel to job sites, and provide superior service while documenting work and supporting team development.

Key focus areas include Perform maintenance and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment, Travel to customer job sites for repair and maintenance while maintaining a clean service vehicle, and Assist in training lower level technicians as needed.

Important skills include Mechanical Aptitude, Tools Knowledge, Construction Equipment Knowledge, Engine Knowledge, Schematics Understanding, and Diagram Understanding.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical AptitudeTools KnowledgeConstruction Equipment KnowledgeEngine KnowledgeSchematics UnderstandingDiagram UnderstandingCustomer ServiceCollaborationCommunicationPhysical Lifting Up to 45 Lbs

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentValid Driver's License With Acceptable Driving Record5+ Years Experience Repairing Maintaining Equipment and Tools

Benefits

Parental Leave

Full 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 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.

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:

Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings (http://unitedrentalsbenefits.com/)

For Canadian benefits, click here (https://unitedrentalsbenefitscanada.com/)

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 [email protected] 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, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.

Compensation Range:

$27.70 - $39.85

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