Field Diesel Mechanic

United Rentals Inc

Newport News, VA

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Newport News, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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 (Service Tech III - Field Service), 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

  • 3-5 years of experience repairing/maintaining equipment and tools

  • 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.

Mecanicien sur la route/ Field Service Mechanic

En tant que technicien 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).

Field Service Tech III - Fluid Solutions

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 Mechanic - Pump (Service Tech III - Field Service), you'll use your skills to perform maintenance and repairs on complex equipment in a safe and professional manner. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of dryers and pumps. 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:

  • Safe maintenance and repair of a variety of complex rental equipment involving mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems

  • Travel to customer job sites for repair/maintenance of rental 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

  • 3-5 years of experience with repairing and maintaining dryers and pumps of various sizes, capacities and manufacturers

  • 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

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.

About the Company

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United Rentals Inc

Founded in 1997, United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world, with a store network nearly three times the size of any other provider, and locations in 49 states and 10 Canadian provinces. Building a better future is our commitment to the people and communities we serve. United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company has an integrated network of 1,186 rental locations in North America and 11 in Europe. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 18,500 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers approximately 3,800 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $14.18 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered in Stamford, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at unitedrentals.com. Our Customers Our diverse customer base includes construction and industrial companies, utilities, municipalities, government agencies and independent contractors. Most of our customers align with three categories: approximately 50% are non-construction, such as industrial; 46% are non-residential construction; and 4% are residential. We provide every customer with access to the best people, equipment and solutions in the industry. Our Mission Deploy the best people, equipment and solutions to enable our customers to safely build a better and stronger future. Our Values Safety First Act, and require others to act, in a manner that puts the safety of our employees, customers and communities first. A Passion For People Build a diverse workplace that challenges all employees to grow professionally and embrace teamwork. Visible Leadership Lead by example in every business decision and action, with a sense of humility and responsibility. Customer-Driven Support the best interests of our customers and develop better ways for them to succeed at their jobs. Absolute Integrity Always do the right thing, honor commitments and ensure appropriate corporate governance. Community-Minded Be an outstanding corporate citizen and a good neighbor in every sense by being helpful, respectful, law-abiding and friendly. Continuous Innovation Contribute to a culture of innovative thinking that empowers employees to improve quality, efficiency and customer service. Sustainability Engage in practices that lead to positive change by encouraging social accountability and environmental responsibility.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Rental Services
WEBSITE
http://www.unitedrentals.com