Heavy Duty Field Mechanic

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 daily
• 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 the position
• Superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to frequently lift items to 45 lbs.
• This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals' policies and procedures. 

Here are some of the additional tasks:

• Perform maintenance and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on a wide range of rental or customer tools and equipment, while exercising a high degree of independence of judgment.
• Travel to the customer's workplace to repair or maintain their equipment or equipment they have rented (you will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and presentability of the service vehicle).
• Participate in the training of junior technicians, as required.
• Maintain written or electronic documentation associated with work performed (work orders) in a comprehensive manner each day within the prescribed timeframes.
• Participate in the collection and delivery of equipment and parts.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• More than five years of experience in the repair or maintenance of equipment and tools.
• Advanced mechanical skills and working knowledge of tools.
• Thorough knowledge of construction equipment and advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams.
• Possession of tools applicable to the position is mandatory.
• Superior customer service, team spirit, and ability to communicate well both orally and in writing.
• Ability to frequently lift objects weighing up to 20 kg(45 lbs).