Mechanic Jobs at United Rentals with Visa Sponsorship
Mechanic roles at United Rentals sit at the core of its equipment rental operations, keeping heavy machinery and industrial equipment ready for customers across hundreds of locations. United Rentals has a demonstrated track record of sponsoring skilled trades workers through multiple visa pathways, making it a realistic target for internationally qualified mechanics.
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Get Access To All JobsGreat 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 Diesel Mechanic - Experienced (Service Tech IV), 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
- When required, 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
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 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, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.
Compensation Range:
- $22.00 - $53.00
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 Diesel Mechanic - Experienced (Service Tech IV), 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
- When required, 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
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 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, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.
Compensation Range:
- $22.00 - $53.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Mechanic Jobs at United Rentals Jobs
Certify Your Equipment Credentials Before Applying
United Rentals services heavy construction and industrial equipment, so certifications like CCIFP or manufacturer-specific training on CAT, JLG, or Genie equipment signal readiness. Bring documentation that shows hands-on experience with the specific equipment classes in their rental fleet.
Target Locations With High Equipment Demand
United Rentals has a dense branch network, but locations near active construction markets and infrastructure projects carry the highest mechanic headcount. Applying to branches in those corridors increases the chance your role is classified as critical enough to justify sponsorship.
Confirm the Role Qualifies as a Specialty Occupation
H-1B sponsorship for mechanics depends on the role being classified as a specialty occupation by USCIS. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field support this, so frame your application around formal technical education or trade qualifications, not just years of experience alone.
Understand How OPT and CPT Fit the Hiring Timeline
If you are on F-1 status, United Rentals can bring you on under OPT or CPT before committing to a full H-1B petition. Aligning your OPT start date with their hiring cycle gives both sides time to assess fit before the H-1B filing window opens in April.
Ask HR Directly About the PERM Process for EB Roles
If you are targeting a Green Card through an EB-2 or EB-3 pathway, ask United Rentals' HR team whether the mechanic role you are offered has been or can be PERM-tested through DOL. Established employers in equipment rental routinely run PERM for hard-to-fill technical positions.
Use Migrate Mate to Find Open Mechanic Roles
Searching for sponsorship-friendly mechanic openings manually is slow and unreliable. Use Migrate Mate to filter United Rentals' open mechanic positions by visa type, so you are only pursuing roles where sponsorship is already part of the hiring picture.
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Find Mechanic at United Rentals JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does United Rentals sponsor H-1B visas for Mechanics?
Yes, United Rentals has a history of sponsoring H-1B visas for technical roles including mechanics. Sponsorship is most common for positions requiring specialized knowledge of heavy or industrial equipment. Your application is stronger when the role can be framed as requiring a specific technical degree or its equivalent, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation standard for H-1B eligibility.
How do I apply for Mechanic jobs at United Rentals?
Applications go through United Rentals' careers portal, where mechanic openings are listed by branch location and equipment specialty. You can also browse and filter roles by visa sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate, which surfaces United Rentals mechanic positions where sponsorship is part of the offer. Tailoring your resume to their equipment fleet and service standards improves callback rates significantly.
Which visa types does United Rentals commonly use for Mechanic roles?
United Rentals has sponsored mechanics through H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and J-1 visas, as well as employment-based Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3. TN visas are a practical option for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying technical roles. F-1 OPT is often the entry point for recent graduates before transitioning to a longer-term work visa.
What qualifications does United Rentals look for in a sponsored Mechanic?
United Rentals prioritizes mechanics with direct experience servicing heavy construction, aerial, or industrial equipment, ideally with formal technical training or manufacturer-level certifications. Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and the ability to diagnose hydraulic, electrical, and engine systems are consistently emphasized. For sponsored roles, formal credentials matter more than they would for a straightforward domestic hire, since they help establish the specialty occupation case.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Mechanic position at United Rentals?
Timeline depends on the visa type. TN visas for Canadians can be approved at the border on the day of travel. H-1B petitions filed in April have an October 1 start date under the standard cap timeline, though premium processing with USCIS can produce a decision within 15 business days. EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways through PERM typically run 18 to 36 months or longer depending on your country of birth and the labor certification queue.
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