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Diesel Mechanic

United Rentals

Diesel Mechanic

full-timePosted: Sep 2, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026USA, VA, Ashland

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 Mechanic - Pump (Service Tech II) within the Fluid division at United Rentals, you’ll use your skills to perform maintenance tasks as well as minor repairs on equipment in a safe and professional manner. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of 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:Perform service documentationTrain lower level TechniciansDemonstrate equipment for customersTravel to customer sitesOther duties assigned as neededRequirements:High School diploma or equivalent3-5 years of experience with repairing and maintaining pumps of various sizes, capacities and manufacturersKnowledge of construction equipmentStrong mechanical background knowledge particularly with various enginesBasic understanding of schematics and diagramsOwn the tools applicable to positionSuperior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skillsValid driver's license with acceptable driving recordAbility to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures. Job Code = Service Tech II-Power/HVAC - 6N0005-007If 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 Power HVAC Mechanic (Service Tech II) within the Power/HVAC division at United Rentals, you’ll use your skills to perform maintenance tasks as well as minor repairs on equipment in a safe and professional manner. You will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of diesel engines, HVAC equipment, and dehumidification/air purification equipment. 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:Maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on a variety of rental and customer equipment and toolsResponsible for service documentationOccasional travel to customer sitesDemonstrate equipment for customersAssist with pick-up and delivery of equipment & partsOther duties assigned as neededRequirements:High School diploma or equivalent1-2 years of experience with repairing and maintaining diesel engines or HVAC equipmentIntermediate diagnostic and repair skills for mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, pneumatic and other systemsBasic understanding of schematics and diagramsOwn the tools applicable to positionSuperior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skillsValid driver's license with acceptable driving recordAbility to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures. Job Code = Service Tech II-Tool - 6N0005-018If 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 Tool Service Technician (Service Tech II) at United Rentals, you’ll use your skills to perform manual and maintenance tasks as well as minor repairs of specialty tools 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 check on rental equipment before and after useReport machine condition to ManagementPerform routine repairs on Tools with some supervisionPerform major repairs under direct supervision of higher level service techniciansRecognize and communicate the need for parts and inventoryMaintain paperwork/electronic documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily/job basisAssist with pick-up and delivery of equipment & partsCheckout, familiarize, and demonstrate a wider array of more complex Tools for customersOther duties assigned as neededRequirements:High School diploma or equivalent1-2 years of experience repairing/maintaining Specialty Tools and equipment; or trade school graduateDemonstrate mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of toolsBasic understanding of schematics and diagramsBasic knowledge of diagnostic equipmentMust own tools applicable to positionValid driver's license with acceptable driving recordSuperior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skillsAbility to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures. Job Code = Service Tech II-Tool - 6N0005-018 (French)Si vous souhaitez avoir l’occasion de vous démarquer au sein du plus grand prestataire mondial de location de matériel, venez construire votre avenir chez United Rentals ! En tant que technicien de maintenance des outils (Service Tech II) chez United Rentals, vous mettrez à profit vos compétences pour effectuer des tâches manuelles et d’entretien, ainsi que des réparations mineures sur des outils spécialisés, dans le respect des règles de sécurité et avec professionnalisme. Chaque jour, vous pourrez vous améliorer et vous dépasser, et si vous en avez la volonté et l’ambition, vous aurez la possibilité d’évoluer vers des postes techniques de niveau supérieur au sein de notre service après-vente. Comme tous les membres de notre équipe, nous compterons sur vous pour offrir un service client exceptionnel à nos clients. Vos missions : Effectuer des contrôles d’entretien sur le matériel de location avant et après utilisation Rendre compte de l’état des machines à la direction Effectuer des réparations de routine sur les outils sous supervision partielle Effectuer des réparations importantes sous la supervision directe de techniciens de service de niveau supérieur Identifier et signaler les besoins en pièces détachées et en stock Tenir à jour la documentation papier et électronique relative aux travaux effectués (bons de travail) de manière exhaustive et dans les délais, quotidiennement et pour chaque intervention Participer à l’enlèvement et à la livraison des équipements et des pièces Prêter, familiariser les clients avec et leur faire une démonstration d’une gamme plus large d’outils plus complexes Effectuer d’autres tâches qui vous seront confiées selon les besoins Exigences : Baccalauréat ou équivalent 1 à 2 ans d’expérience dans la réparation et l’entretien d’outils et d’équipements spécialisés ; ou diplôme d’une école professionnelle Aptitudes mécaniques avérées et connaissance pratique des outils Compréhension de base des schémas et des diagrammes Connaissances de base des équipements de diagnostic Possession des outils nécessaires à l’exercice de la fonction Permis de conduire valide avec un dossier de conduite satisfaisant Excellentes compétences en matière de service client, de travail d’équipe et de communication orale et écrite Capacité à soulever fréquemment des objets pesant jusqu’à 45 lbs. Ce poste est considéré comme « sensible en matière de sécurité » au sens des politiques et procédures de United Rentals. Job Code = Service Tech II-Trucking Center - 6N0005If 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 Service Tech II in a Trucking Center at United Rentals, you’ll use your skills to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance and minor repairs of Commercial and Utility trucks 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 commercial and utility trucks and tools involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systemsMaintain paperwork/electronic documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily basisDemonstrate a wide array of commercial and utility trucks for customersAssist with pick-up and delivery of trucks & partsOther duties assigned as neededRequirements:High School diploma or equivalentValid driver's license with acceptable driving recordCDL preferred or the ability to get1-2 years of automotive/ light truck and/or diesel experience for repairing/maintaining commercial and utility trucks; or trade school graduateMust own tools applicable to positionBasic understanding of schematics and diagramsSuperior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skillsAbility 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 LeaveUnited Compassion FundEmployee Discount ProgramCareer Development & Promotional OpportunitiesAdditional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)Paid Sick LeaveAn inclusive and welcoming cultureExplore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings For Canadian benefits, click hereUnited 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, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.Compensation Range:$20.40 - $39.85

Locations

  • USA, VA, Ashland

Skills Required

  • repairingintermediate
  • construction equipmentintermediate
  • toolsintermediate
  • diagnostic equipmentintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent (experience)
  • 3-5 years of experience with repairing and maintaining pumps of various sizes, capacities and manufacturers (experience, 5 years)
  • Knowledge of construction equipment (experience)
  • Strong mechanical background knowledge particularly with various engines (experience)
  • Basic understanding of schematics and diagrams (experience)
  • Own the tools applicable to position (experience)
  • Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills (experience)
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record (experience)
  • Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs. (experience)
  • High School diploma or equivalent (experience)
  • 3-5 years of experience with repairing and maintaining pumps of various sizes, capacities and manufacturers (experience, 5 years)
  • Knowledge of construction equipment (experience)
  • Strong mechanical background knowledge particularly with various engines (experience)
  • Basic understanding of schematics and diagrams (experience)
  • Own the tools applicable to position (experience)
  • Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills (experience)
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record (experience)
  • Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs. (experience)
  • This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures. (experience)
  • Job Code = Service Tech II-Power/HVAC - 6N0005-007 (experience)
  • 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! (experience)
  • High School diploma or equivalent (experience)
  • 1-2 years of experience with repairing and maintaining diesel engines or HVAC equipment (experience, 2 years)
  • Intermediate diagnostic and repair skills for mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, pneumatic and other systems (experience)
  • Basic understanding of schematics and diagrams (experience)
  • Own the tools applicable to position (experience)
  • Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills (experience)
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record (experience)
  • Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs. (experience)
  • High School diploma or equivalent (experience)
  • 1-2 years of experience with repairing and maintaining diesel engines or HVAC equipment (experience, 2 years)
  • Intermediate diagnostic and repair skills for mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, pneumatic and other systems (experience)
  • Basic understanding of schematics and diagrams (experience)
  • Own the tools applicable to position (experience)
  • Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills (experience)
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record (experience)
  • Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs. (experience)
  • This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures. (experience)
  • Job Code = Service Tech II-Tool - 6N0005-018 (experience)
  • 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! (experience)
  • As a Tool Service Technician (Service Tech II) at United Rentals, you’ll use your skills to perform manual and maintenance tasks as well as minor repairs of specialty tools 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. (experience)
  • High School diploma or equivalent (experience)
  • 1-2 years of experience repairing/maintaining Specialty Tools and equipment; or trade school graduate (experience, 2 years)
  • Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools (experience)
  • Basic understanding of schematics and diagrams (experience)
  • Basic knowledge of diagnostic equipment (experience)
  • Must own tools applicable to position (experience)
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record (experience)
  • Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills (experience)
  • Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs. (experience)
  • High School diploma or equivalent (experience)
  • 1-2 years of experience repairing/maintaining Specialty Tools and equipment; or trade school graduate (experience, 2 years)
  • Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools (experience)
  • Basic understanding of schematics and diagrams (experience)
  • Basic knowledge of diagnostic equipment (experience)
  • Must own tools applicable to position (experience)
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record (experience)
  • Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills (experience)
  • Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs. (experience)
  • This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures. (experience)
  • Job Code = Service Tech II-Tool - 6N0005-018 (French) (experience)
  • Si vous souhaitez avoir l’occasion de vous démarquer au sein du plus grand prestataire mondial de location de matériel, venez construire votre avenir chez United Rentals ! (experience)
  • High School diploma or equivalent (experience)
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record (experience)
  • CDL preferred or the ability to get (experience)
  • 1-2 years of automotive/ light truck and/or diesel experience for repairing/maintaining commercial and utility trucks; or trade school graduate (experience, 2 years)
  • Must own tools applicable to position (experience)
  • Basic understanding of schematics and diagrams (experience)
  • Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills (experience)
  • Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs. (experience)
  • High School diploma or equivalent (experience)
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of automotive/ light truck and/or diesel experience for repairing/maintaining commercial and utility trucks; or trade school graduate (experience, 2 years)
  • Must own tools applicable to position (experience)
  • Basic understanding of schematics and diagrams (experience)
  • Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills (experience)
  • Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs. (experience)
  • This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures. (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Perform service documentation
  • Train lower level Technicians
  • Demonstrate equipment for customers
  • Travel to customer sites
  • Other duties assigned as needed
  • Perform service documentation
  • Train lower level Technicians
  • Demonstrate equipment for customers
  • Travel to customer sites
  • Maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on a variety of rental and customer equipment and tools
  • Responsible for service documentation
  • Occasional travel to customer sites
  • Demonstrate equipment for customers
  • Assist with pick-up and delivery of equipment & parts
  • Other duties assigned as needed
  • Maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on a variety of rental and customer equipment and tools
  • Responsible for service documentation
  • Occasional travel to customer sites
  • Demonstrate equipment for customers
  • Assist with pick-up and delivery of equipment & parts
  • Perform maintenance check on rental equipment before and after use
  • Report machine condition to Management
  • Perform routine repairs on Tools with some supervision
  • Perform major repairs under direct supervision of higher level service technicians
  • Recognize and communicate the need for parts and inventory
  • Maintain paperwork/electronic documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily/job basis
  • Assist with pick-up and delivery of equipment & parts
  • Checkout, familiarize, and demonstrate a wider array of more complex Tools for customers
  • Other duties assigned as needed
  • Perform maintenance check on rental equipment before and after use
  • Report machine condition to Management
  • Perform routine repairs on Tools with some supervision
  • Perform major repairs under direct supervision of higher level service technicians
  • Recognize and communicate the need for parts and inventory
  • Maintain paperwork/electronic documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily/job basis
  • Assist with pick-up and delivery of equipment & parts
  • Checkout, familiarize, and demonstrate a wider array of more complex Tools for customers
  • Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance and repair of commercial and utility trucks 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 commercial and utility trucks for customers
  • Assist with pick-up and delivery of trucks & parts
  • Other duties assigned as needed
  • Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance and repair of commercial and utility trucks 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 commercial and utility trucks for customers
  • Assist with pick-up and delivery of trucks & parts

Benefits

  • general: 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.
  • general: 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.
  • general: 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.

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