Field Diesel Mechanic

United Rentals•Cedar Rapids, IA

27d

About The Position

United Rentals is hiring a Field Diesel Mechanic (Service Tech IV - Field Service) to perform complex equipment maintenance and repairs with limited or no supervision, using independent judgment and working safely and professionally. The role involves traveling to customer job sites, maintaining service vehicles, providing exceptional customer service, assisting with training less experienced technicians, and documenting work. The posting also describes a Road Service Utility Truck Mechanic role within United Rentals Commercial and Utility Trucks, responsible for maintaining utility and service vehicles and supporting fleet operations. Duties include inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles and heavy equipment; servicing hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and braking systems; preventive maintenance; welding and fabrication; recordkeeping; compliance with safety standards; and annual DOT and dielectric testing of insulated equipment. Some overnight travel to distant projects is required for the utility truck role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
At least 5 years of experience repairing or maintaining equipment and tools.
Advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools.
Extensive knowledge of construction equipment and an advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams.
Must own tools applicable to the position.
Superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.
At least 5 years of experience as a heavy-duty diesel or truck mechanic, including hands-on experience with bucket trucks and hydraulic systems.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with relevant endorsements, or the ability to obtain one.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Commitment to maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
Some overnight travel to projects farther away is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with utility equipment such as cranes, pulling and stringing equipment, and dielectric testing equipment.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment and tools.
Travel to customer job sites to repair and maintain rental or customer-owned equipment.
Keep the service vehicle clean and professional.
Assist with training lower-level technicians as needed.
Complete work orders and electronic documentation of work performed accurately and promptly each day.
Assist with equipment and parts pickup and delivery.
Inspect, diagnose, and repair diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles and heavy equipment, including dump trucks, bucket trucks, and specialty utility vehicles.
Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and braking systems.
Perform preventive maintenance, including oil changes, tire service, and lubrication.
Use diagnostic software and technical manuals to identify malfunctions and determine repairs.
Perform welding and fabrication for equipment repairs and modifications as needed.
Maintain accurate and timely service records, repair logs, and documentation.
Ensure work complies with federal, state, and company safety standards and procedures.
Perform annual DOT and dielectric testing on insulated equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.