Field Diesel Mechanic - Commercial Trucks

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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.

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

• 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

Learn more about our full US benefit offerings here.

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