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Diesel Mechanic at United Rentals

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Job Description

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

Service Tech I

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 (Service Tech I), you'll use your skills (diesel, automotive, welding or other mechanical) to perform maintenance tasks as well as minor repairs on equipment 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 checks on rental equipment before and after use
  • Report machine condition to Management
  • Perform minor repairs of rental equipment and tools including checking oil, grease, fluids and tagging of equipment for rental ready status
  • Demonstrate equipment for customers
  • 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
    • Basic knowledge of construction equipment
    • Strong mechanical aptitude including knowledge of 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.

      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

        Learn more about our full US benefit offerings 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 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.

Typical mid-level pay: $61k for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$61k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$42k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $86k

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
Somewhat fragile

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+2%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024