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Diesel Mechanic

United Rentals

Des Moines, IA

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SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Car Rentals, Coaching, Communication Skills, Construction Equipment, Customer Support/Service, Develop and Maintain Customers, Diesel Engine, Documentation, Driver's License, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Rentals, Fleet Management, HVAC, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Hewlett-Packard Product Family, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Leadership, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance - HVAC, Maintenance Services, Mentoring, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Property Rentals, Pumps, Rentals, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Team Player, Time Management, Vehicle Fleets, Welding, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Des Moines, IA
POSTED
6 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 Diesel Mechanic - Experienced (Service Tech IV), you'll use your skills to perform maintenance and repairs of complex equipment with limited or no supervision in a highly skilled, 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 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:
  • Maintenance and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on a variety of rental and customer equipment and tools while using a high degree of independent judgment
  • When required, 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
  • 5+ years of experience repairing/maintaining equipment and tools
  • Advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools
  • Extensive knowledge of construction equipment with an advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams
  • 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 Diesel/ Mechanic - Branch - 6N0003

Si vous souhaitez avoir la chance de faire votre marque aupres du plus grand fournisseur de location d'equipement au monde, venez construire votre avenir avec United Rentals !

En tant que technicienIV chez UnitedRentals, vous aurez la possibilite de mettre a profit vos competences pour assurer l'entretien et la reparation d'equipements complexes de maniere securitaire et professionnelle, avec une grande habilete et peu ou pas de supervision. Chaque jour, vous aurez l'occasion de vous ameliorer et de mettre vos competences a l'epreuve. Si vous en avez le desir et l'ambition, vous aurez egalement la possibilite d'acceder a des postes de direction au sein de notre departement de service. Comme tous les membres de notre equipe, vous aurez la responsabilite de fournir un service d'exception a nos clients.

Voici d'ailleurs quelques-unes des principales taches:
  • Assurer l'entretien et la reparation de systemes mecaniques, electriques, hydrauliques et diesel complexes sur une vaste gamme d'outils et d'equipements de location ou de clients, tout en faisant preuve d'une grande independance de jugement.
  • Au besoin, se rendre sur le lieu de travail du client pour reparer ou entretenir son materiel ou celui qu'il a loue (vous serez charge de veiller a la proprete et au caractere presentable du vehicule de service).
  • Participer a la formation des techniciens subalternes, au besoin.
  • Tenir a jour la documentation ecrite ou electronique associee aux travaux effectues (bons de travail) de maniere exhaustive chaque jour dans les delais prescrits.
  • Participer au ramassage et a la livraison des equipements et des pieces.
  • Realiser les autres taches demandees en fonction des besoins.


Exigences du poste:
  • Diplome d'etudes secondaires ou equivalent.
  • Permis de conduire valide assorti d'un dossier de conduite juge acceptable.
  • Experience de plus de cinqans en reparation ou en entretien d'equipements et d'outils.
  • Competences avancees en mecanique et connaissance pratique des outils.
  • Connaissance approfondie des equipements de construction et comprehension avancee des schemas et des diagrammes.
  • Possession des outils applicables au poste obligatoire.
  • Service a la clientele de qualite superieure, esprit d'equipe et capacite a communiquer aussi bien a l'oral qu'a l'ecrit.
  • Capacite a soulever frequemment des objets pouvant peser jusqu'a 20kg (45lb).


Ce poste est considere sensible a la securite aux fins des politiques et procedures de United Rentals.

Job Code = Service Tech IV-Power/HVAC - 6N0003-007

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 Power HVAC Mechanic (Service Tech IV) within the Power/HVAC division at United Rentals, you'll use your skills to perform maintenance and repairs on all equipment that may include air conditioners, air cooled chillers, diesel engines, dehumidifiers, and electrical distribution equipment. You will use a high degree of independent judgment and complete maintenance/repairs tasks 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 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:
  • Maintenance and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, gas, and diesel systems on a variety of rental and customer equipment and tools while using a high degree of independent judgment
  • Diagnose and repair all equipment in the rental fleet without supervision utilizing schematics and diagnostic programs
  • When required, 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
  • 5+ years of experience repairing/maintaining equipment and tools
  • Ability to trouble shoot and "field repair" a broad range of equipment including air conditioners; 10 to 50 tons, air cooled chillers, diesel engines; 35 to 2200 hp, pump ends; centrifugal, hydraulic and electric, desiccant dehumidifiers; 500 to 1,500 cfm and electrical distribution equipment
  • Advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams
  • Advanced diagnostic and repair skills for mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, pneumatic and other systems
  • Extensive knowledge of equipment
  • Must own tools applicable to position
  • Ability to lead others
  • 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.

Job Code = Service Tech IV-Tool - 6N0003-018

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 Tool Service Technician (Service Tech IV), you'll use your skills to perform maintenance and repair of all Specialty Tools in a highly skilled, 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:
  • Responsible for the safe maintenance and repair of a variety of complex rental tools and specialty equipment at branch or customer locations involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, welding, and hoisting
  • Ability to diagnose and repair all equipment in rental tool fleet appropriately utilizing schematics and diagnostic programs without supervision
  • As assigned supervise, train and organize the work duties of other technicians in the department
  • Maintain paperwork/electronic documentation of work performed
  • When required travel to customer site for repair/maintenance of rental or owned equipment
  • Other duties assigned as needed


Requirements:
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience repairing/maintaining Specialty Tools
  • Must own tools applicable to position
  • Demonstrate leadership, teamwork and customer service skills
  • Advanced knowledge of schematics and diagrams
  • Advanced diagnostic and repair skills for a variety of systems
  • Advanced knowledge of Specialty Tools; manufacturers' warranty process; and work order/time spent accounting
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
  • Assist peers in developing diagnostic skills and may perform both Technician II and III functions when necessary
  • Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.


This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals' policies and procedures.

Load Banks Technician - Level IV

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 Load Banks Technician, you'll use your skills to perform maintenance and repairs on all electrical solutions equipment. You will exercise a high degree of independent judgment. Every day, you can improve and challenge yourself, and if you have the desire and ambition, you'll have the potential to work towards 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:
  • Using high degree of independent judgment, perform safe maintenance and repairs on a variety of complex rental equipment, tools and vehicles at branch or customer locations involving mechanical, electrical systems
  • Diagnose and repair all equipment in the rental fleet without supervision utilizing schematics and diagnostic programs
  • As directed by managers, supervise and organize the training and work duties of other technicians in the department
  • Maintain paperwork and the electronic documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner
  • Record preventative and ready inspection completion
  • Document parts and labor accurately
  • When required travel to customer site for repair/maintenance of rental or owned equipment
  • When traveling to a customer site for repair or maintenance of rental or owned equipment, maintain a service vehicle in a clean and professional manner
  • Assist in the pick up and delivery of equipment and parts to and from outside vendors and other United Rentals, Inc. locations for purchases or repairs
  • When necessary and without supervision, accurately order needed parts using reference material as required; communicate with all necessary vendors and suppliers
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors, verbally and in writing, to complete assigned tasks
  • Coach and mentor less experienced Service Technicians and assist peers in developing better diagnostic skills
  • Other duties assigned as needed


Requirements:
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Trade school training preferred
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
  • 5+ years of experience repairing/maintaining equipment and tools
  • Ability to trouble shoot and "field repair" a broad range of equipment
  • Must own tools applicable to this position and have a working knowledge of tools
  • Advanced diagnostic and repair skills for a variety of systems
  • Mechanical knowledge of various engines
  • Advanced knowledge of schematics, diagrams knowledge of heavy equipment, the manufacturers' warranty process, and the work order / time spent accounting process
  • Demonstrated time management skills
  • Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and customer service 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

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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 rewardingcareer.

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

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