CareerPlan

Field Diesel Mechanic - Experienced

Hermiston, OR, USAFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-10

Core

Perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on complex diesel, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems for rental and customer-owned equipment, including utility trucks and construction vehicles.

Role type

Senior Field Diesel Mechanic (Service Tech IV)

Builds

Maintains operational readiness of United Rentals' fleet of utility trucks, service vehicles, and construction equipment for rental customers.

Domain

Construction equipment and fleet maintenance

Required skills

Diesel engine repair, hydraulic system troubleshooting, electrical system diagnostics, welding and fabrication, preventive maintenance, DOT and dielectric testing, independent judgment, safety compliance

Preferred skills

Experience with buckets, pulling and stringing equipment, cranes, commercial driver's license (CDL) with endorsements, familiarity with utility equipment

Technologies

Diagnostic software, technical manuals, welding equipment

Responsibilities

Perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles and heavy equipment; conduct routine preventive maintenance including oil changes and tire service; troubleshoot complex issues within hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and braking systems; maintain accurate service records and repair logs; ensure compliance with federal, state, and company safety standards; perform annual DOT and Dielectric testing.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC