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United Rentals
Field Diesel Mechanic - Customer Equipment
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What they do
A Diesel Mechanic repairs and rebuilds diesel engines for vehicles like trucks, ships, tractors, and buses.
$60,317 / year median in Virginia
+9% projected growth
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 III
- 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.
- What you'll do:
- + Safe maintenance and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on a variety of customer equipment and tools while using a high degree of independent judgment + 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 + Travel to customer job sites for repair/maintenance of customer owned equipment; must maintain service vehicle in a clean and professional manner + 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 + Knowledge of construction equipment and 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.
- _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.
- _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:
$27.85- $40.