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Heavy Duty Field Mechanic

@ United Rentals of Canada, Inc.

Fort McMurray, Alberta

Full-time5+ years experience
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Overview

United Rentals of Canada is hiring a Field Diesel Mechanic (Service Tech IV) to repair and maintain complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment at customer job sites. The role requires travel to job sites, independent judgment, customer service and training of lower-level technicians.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and diesel systems
  • Travel to customer job sites for repair and maintenance
  • Training of lower-level technicians
  • Daily completion of work orders
  • Pick-up and delivery of equipment and parts

Requirements summary:

  • 5+ years repairing and maintaining equipment and tools
  • Valid driver's licence with acceptable driving record
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Advanced mechanical aptitude and own tools
  • Extensive knowledge of construction equipment and schematics
  • Ability to frequently lift up to 45 lbs

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Benefits mentioned

Paid time offParental leaveEmployee discount
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-08-19
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-14

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingClient sites, Vehicle, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 45 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdriving record
Encouraged to applyVeterans
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedGenerous parental leave, Employee discount

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Job description

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.

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 [email protected] 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 rewarding career.

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.

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