Service Tech Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
Illinois service tech jobs span industrial automation in the Chicago metro, agricultural equipment networks downstate, and HVAC and medical device servicing across Peoria and Rockford. Employers like Caterpillar, Abbott, and Siemens have sponsored visas for skilled technicians. Competition is real, but Illinois remains one of the Midwest's strongest markets for service tech sponsorship.
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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 Service Tech I, you’ll use your skills (diesel, automotive 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 including checking oil, grease, fluids, electrical systems, AC systems, Plumbing, and tagging of equipment for rental ready status
- Assist with pick-up and delivery of equipment & parts
- Manage and Organize Inventory
- Other duties assigned as needed
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Basic knowledge of Diesel Engines, Vacuum Trucks, AC Systems, RV Systems
- Strong mechanical aptitude including knowledge of tools applicable to position
- Basic plumbing knowledge
- 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 - $40.00
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 Service Tech I, you’ll use your skills (diesel, automotive 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 including checking oil, grease, fluids, electrical systems, AC systems, Plumbing, and tagging of equipment for rental ready status
- Assist with pick-up and delivery of equipment & parts
- Manage and Organize Inventory
- Other duties assigned as needed
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Basic knowledge of Diesel Engines, Vacuum Trucks, AC Systems, RV Systems
- Strong mechanical aptitude including knowledge of tools applicable to position
- Basic plumbing knowledge
- 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 - $40.00
Service Tech Job Roles in Illinois
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Search Service Tech Jobs in IllinoisService Tech Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for service techs in Illinois?
Caterpillar, based in Deerfield, and Deere and Company have historically sponsored visas for field and service technicians supporting heavy equipment. Abbott and Baxter in the Chicago suburbs sponsor for medical device service roles. Siemens and Rockwell Automation also have a presence in Illinois and have sponsored H-1B visa and other work visas for technically specialized service positions.
Which visa types are most common for service tech roles in Illinois?
The H-1B is the most common visa for service tech roles that require a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field, such as electrical engineering or biomedical engineering. For roles that don't meet the specialty occupation threshold, employers sometimes pursue TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering categories. Service techs with extraordinary ability may also qualify for the O-1A.
Which cities in Illinois have the most service tech sponsorship jobs?
Chicago and its northern suburbs, including Deerfield, Lake Forest, and Waukegan, concentrate the highest volume of service tech sponsorship activity, particularly in medical devices and industrial automation. Peoria is a significant hub for heavy equipment service roles tied to Caterpillar's operations. Rockford has manufacturing-sector demand, and Aurora and Naperville attract service techs supporting technology and infrastructure companies.
How to find service tech visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters service tech roles in Illinois by visa sponsorship history. Rather than sorting through general job listings, you can browse employers in Illinois who have actively sponsored work visas for technical roles. Migrate Mate also surfaces role-specific details relevant to service techs, helping you identify realistic sponsorship opportunities faster.
Are there any Illinois-specific considerations for service techs seeking visa sponsorship?
Illinois employers must pay the Department of Labor prevailing wage for the specific occupation and geographic area listed on the Labor Condition Application, which is set at the county or metropolitan level. Service tech roles in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro are benchmarked against a different wage level than downstate positions. University of Illinois and Illinois Institute of Technology graduates in engineering fields sometimes enter service tech pipelines through OPT before employer sponsorship.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored service tech jobs in Illinois?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.