Heavy Duty Mechanic

Job summary

Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repairs on rental equipment including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems. Maintain accurate work order documentation and provide exceptional customer service while assisting with equipment logistics.

Job details

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 Diesel Mechanic (Service Tech II), you’ll use your skills to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance and minor repairs of 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 level Tech 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: Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance and repair of rental equipment and tools involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems Maintain paperwork/electronic documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily basis 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 1-2 years of experience repairing/maintaining vehicles and equipment; or trade school graduate Must own tools applicable to position Basic understanding of schematics and diagrams 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 Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings For Canadian benefits, click 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 careers@ur.com 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.

What you’ll do

Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repairs on rental equipment including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems. Maintain accurate work order documentation and provide exceptional customer service while assisting with equipment logistics.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years of experience in vehicle or equipment repair. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, their own tools, and a basic understanding of technical schematics.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• United Compassion Fund
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Development
• Promotional Opportunities
• Vacation Buy Up Program
• Early Wage Access
• Paid Sick Leave
• Health Plans
• Financial Plans

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mechanical maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Equipment repair
• Electrical systems
• Hydraulic systems
• Diesel systems
• Documentation
• Customer service
• Schematics
• Diagrams
• Teamwork
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Good Driving Record
• Professionalism
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Valid Driver's License
• Compassion
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Diesel Engines
• Preventive Maintenance

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Transportation
• Customer Service & Support
• Heavy Duty Mechanic
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic
• Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
• Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

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