Mechanic-B

Rain For Rent•Elk River, MN

17h

About The Position

Repairs and maintains diesel and gasoline industrial and submersible pumps, positively represents the Company, and maintains good relations with customers. The role requires 2 to 3 years of mechanic experience and the ability to demonstrate the duties and responsibilities of a Mechanic C. The Mechanic-B performs inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on pumps, pump systems, electrical components, and trailers. The role also supports safe pump assembly, installation, delivery, and customer-site troubleshooting; completes required documentation; assists in training lower-level mechanics; and participates in an on-call rotation as needed. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, and demonstrate motivation, teamwork, a safety orientation, and customer-service skills.

Requirements

2 to 3 years of mechanic experience.
Ability to demonstrate the duties and responsibilities of a Mechanic C.
Ability to perform pump inspection, diagnosis, and repair independently, excluding specialty pumps.
Knowledge of pump electrical systems and trailer components sufficient to diagnose and repair them.
Knowledge of centrifugal pump performance and the relationship between engine RPM, pressure, and volume.
Knowledge of pipe fittings and flanges, and ability to identify types and sizes used at Rain for Rent.
Ability to assemble pipe and hose safely and securely and set up pump systems appropriately.
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; read maps, plan routes, and calculate distances.
Motivated, team-oriented, safety-oriented, and customer-service-oriented.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Manual dexterity and the specified close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision and focus-adjustment abilities.

Responsibilities

Perform a full inspection on pumps independently, excluding specialty pumps.
Diagnose and repair pump ends and priming systems.
Diagnose and repair pump electrical systems, starters, alternators, and wiring harnesses.
Troubleshoot priming and performance issues on centrifugal pump systems.
Understand the relationship between engine RPM, pressure, and pump volume using pump curves.
Diagnose and repair trailer issues, including electrical systems, wheels, tires, and bearings.
Identify pipe fittings, flanges, and the types and sizes used at Rain for Rent.
Demonstrate safe and secure pipe and hose assembly methods.
Demonstrate correct positioning and assembly of 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, including evenings and weekends.
Use a calculator, cellular telephone, and tape measure or ruler; read maps, plan routes, and calculate distances.
Represent the Company positively and maintain good customer relations.