Union Road Mechanic

About the Role

The Road Mechanic role focuses on preventive maintenance and on‑site repairs of a diverse fleet, which includes aerial work platforms, construction tools, generators, pumps, HVAC, and oil‑and‑gas equipment. Technicians work directly at customer locations to ensure equipment reliability while prioritizing safety and minimizing downtime. This position offers opportunities to develop skills for future service or operations management careers. • Work on a variety of makes, models & equipment in challenging remote locations. • Develop new skills for a career track in service or operation management. • Provide own mechanic tools of trade as needed. • Perform preventive maintenance and on‑site repairs to minimize equipment downtime. • Follow safety procedures to protect self and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸preventive maintenance
• ▸on‑site repairs
• ▸equipment reliability
• ▸safety compliance
• ▸remote service
• ▸tool provision

What You Bring

Successful candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with trade‑school training preferred. One to three years of experience maintaining diesel, heavy construction, or specialty equipment is strongly desired, along with a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record; a CDL may be required in some locations. Mechanics should be prepared to provide their own tools, possess solid knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems, and remain flexible amid changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Bilingual abilities (Spanish or other) may be required based on location needs. The role involves physical tasks such as bending, lifting 50 lb or more, and working both indoors and outdoors. Sunbelt Rentals is an equal‑opportunity employer that encourages qualified veterans to apply. • High school diploma or GED required; trade school training desired. • 1–3 years of mechanic experience with diesel, heavy construction, or specialty equipment. • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record; CDL may be required in some locations. • Knowledge of hydraulic systems and troubleshooting fundamentals. • Knowledge of electrical systems and troubleshooting fundamentals. • Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. • Bilingual (Spanish or other) may be required depending on location.

Requirements

• ▸high school
• ▸trade school
• ▸mechanic exp
• ▸hydraulic
• ▸electrical
• ▸driver license

Benefits

Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer’s first choice in equipment rental, offering a vast fleet that includes pumps, scaffolding, and general construction tools. The company pairs this extensive inventory with a friendly, knowledgeable staff and invests heavily in its workforce through competitive benefits and on‑the‑job training. As a national leader with over 1,000 locations, Sunbelt continually seeks talented individuals to support its growth. Sunbelt offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) match, volunteer time off, disability, accident, life, and travel insurance, as well as tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and length‑of‑service awards. Paid time off ranges from 12‑25 vacation days (based on tenure) to sick days, holidays, floating holidays, and special inclusion and volunteer days. Eligible employees gain benefit access after 30 days of employment. • Health, dental, and vision insurance plans. • 401(k) match program. • Volunteer time off. • Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage. • Accident, life, and travel insurance with flexible spending options. • Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program. • Length of service awards. • 12–25 vacation days (based on tenure). • 5 sick days annually. • 6 paid holidays plus 2 half‑day holidays. • 2 floating holidays, 1 inclusion day, and 1 volunteer day. • Additional benefits: paid parental leave, US/Canadian retirement plans, and other perks.

Work Environment

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