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Field Diesel Mechanic

United Rentals

Columbia, MO

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aerial Work Platform, Braking Systems, CDL Driver's License, Car Rentals, Communication Skills, Construction Equipment, Customer Support/Service, Develop and Maintain Customers, Diagnostics Solutions/Software, Diesel Engine, Documentation, Driver's License, Dump Truck/Tipper, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Rentals, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Laptop PC, Leadership, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, On Site Support, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Rentals, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Team Player, Technical Writing, Test Equipment, Time Management, Tire Repair, Vehicle Fleets, Welding, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Columbia, MO
POSTED
7 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 IV - Field Service), 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
  • 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.

Field Service Tech IV - Utility Truck Road Service

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!

United Rentals Commercial and Utility Trucks is seeking a skilled and dedicated Road Service Utility Truck Mechanic to join our fleet maintenance team. If you are a seasoned heavy-duty mechanic with expertise in buckets, pulling and stringing, diesel, and hydraulic systems and have a commitment to safety and quality, we want to talk to you. You'll be responsible for ensuring our fleet of utility and service vehicles is maintained to the highest standards, playing a critical role in keeping our operations running smoothly.

What you'll do:
  • Perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on a wide variety of diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles and heavy equipment, such as dump trucks, bucket trucks, and specialty utility vehicles.
  • Troubleshoot and repair complex issues within hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and braking systems.
  • Conduct routine preventive maintenance, including oil changes, tire service, and lubrication, to maximize fleet longevity and performance.
  • Utilize diagnostic software and technical manuals to identify malfunctions and determine the best course of action.
  • Perform welding and fabrication for equipment repair and modification as needed.
  • Maintain accurate and timely service records, repair logs, and documentation.
  • Ensure all work complies with federal, state, and company safety standards and procedures.
  • Perform annual DOT and Dielectric testing on insulated equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned


Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience as a heavy-duty diesel or truck mechanic, with hands-on experience on buckets, and hydraulic systems
  • Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with relevant endorsements is required or must be obtained
  • Experience with a wide range of utility equipment is a plus, including cranes, pulling and stringing equipment and dielectric testing equipment
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as a team
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe and organized work environment
  • Will require some overnight travel to projects further away
  • Company service vehicle, phone, laptop and any other needed tools for the job will be supplied by United Rentals


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 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