Mechanic-B

Rain For Rent•Kansas City, MO

22h

About The Position

Repairs and maintains diesel and gasoline industrial and submersible pumps. Positively represents the Company and maintains good relations with customers. Requires 2 to 3 years of mechanic experience and the ability to demonstrate the duties and responsibilities of a Mechanic C. The position includes inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, testing, transporting, installing, and servicing pumps and related equipment, including travel to customer sites and participation in an on-call rotation as needed. The mechanic also completes required paperwork and may assist in training lower-level mechanics. Rain for Rent provides temporary liquid handling solutions, including water handling, irrigation, and temporary liquid storage. The company describes itself as family-owned, with more than 70 locations across the U.S., Canada, and the UK, and emphasizes safe, efficient, high-quality customer service.

Requirements

2 to 3 years of mechanic experience.
Ability to demonstrate the duties and responsibilities of a Mechanic C.
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 role, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Manual dexterity sufficient to handle items and work with fingers, and to perceive attributes of objects and materials.
Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.

Responsibilities

Perform a full inspection of pumps independently, excluding specialty pumps.
Diagnose and repair pump ends, priming systems, and pump electrical systems, including starters, alternators, and wiring harnesses.
Troubleshoot priming and performance issues on centrifugal pump systems.
Understand the relationship between engine RPM, pressure, and volume using a centrifugal pump curve.
Diagnose and repair trailer issues, including trailer electrical systems, wheels, tires, and bearings.
Identify pipe fittings and flanges, including the types and sizes used at Rain for Rent.
Assemble pipes and hoses safely and securely.
Correctly position and assemble suction and discharge components, suction screening, valves, LOTO, 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 relations with customers.