Mechanic-B

Rain For Rent•South Fayette Township, PA

About The Position

The Mechanic-B repairs and maintains diesel and gasoline industrial and submersible pumps. The role performs independent pump inspections, diagnoses and repairs pump ends, priming systems, electrical systems, and related trailer issues, and supports pump delivery, installation, and service at customer sites. The Mechanic-B positively represents the Company and maintains good customer relations. The position requires 2 to 3 years of mechanic experience and the ability to demonstrate the duties and responsibilities of a Mechanic C. Rain for Rent provides temporary liquid handling solutions, including water handling, irrigation, and temporary liquid storage. The company emphasizes safe, efficient, high-quality service and values hard work, honesty, integrity, commitment, and good stewardship.

Requirements

2 to 3 years of mechanic experience.
Ability to demonstrate the duties and responsibilities of a Mechanic C.
Ability to perform full pump inspections independently, excluding specialty pumps.
Knowledge of pump diagnosis and repair, including pump ends, priming systems, and electrical systems.
Ability to troubleshoot centrifugal pump system priming and performance issues and understand pump curves.
Ability to diagnose and repair trailer electrical systems, wheels, tires, and bearings.
Knowledge of pipe fittings and flanges and ability to identify types and sizes used at Rain for Rent.
Ability to demonstrate safe pipe and hose assembly methods and proper system setup.
Ability to identify needs for spill protection, cribbing, and safety barriers or warnings.
Ability to use a calculator, cellular telephone, and tape measure or ruler.
Ability to read a map, plan routes, and calculate distances.
Motivated, team-oriented, safety-oriented, and customer-service-oriented.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform full inspections of pumps independently, excluding specialty pumps.
Diagnose and repair pump ends, priming systems, pump electrical systems, starters, alternators, and wiring harnesses.
Troubleshoot priming and performance issues on centrifugal pump systems and understand the relationship between engine RPM, pressure, and volume from the pump curve.
Diagnose and repair trailer issues, including trailer electrical systems, wheels, tires, and bearings.
Identify pipe fittings and flanges used at Rain for Rent and demonstrate safe pipe and hose assembly methods.
Demonstrate correct positioning and assembly of suction and discharge systems, suction screening, valves, lockout/tagout, nurse tanks, and power supplies.
Identify needs for spill protection, cribbing, and safety barriers or warnings.
Load, secure, deliver, unload, and install pumps for customers.
Inspect, examine, and test pumps using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
Travel to customer sites to troubleshoot or make repairs as needed.
Understand the relationship between work orders and branch metrics.
Demonstrate knowledge of up to five skills required for branch-specific work.
Assist in training lower-level mechanics as needed.
Complete paperwork and electronic documents as required by management.
Participate in the on-call rotation as needed.
Work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.
Represent the Company positively and maintain good customer relations.