Mechanic C

Mechanic C

Job Category: Skilled / Field Service

Location: Joliet, IL 60431, USA

Travel Required: Yes

Job Details

Description

Mechanic C repairs and maintains diesel and gasoline industrial and submersible pumps. Positively represents the Company and maintains good relations with customers. 1-2 years: Mechanic Experience

What we do: Rain for Rent moves water every day. We are the leading provider of temporary liquid handling solutions and are known for our systems engineering expertise, ability to tackle complex jobs cost effectively, and providing high value to organizations with critical liquid management issues. Our experienced teams, backed by skilled engineers, are continually working to redefine what is expected from a liquids handling provider by developing new equipment and harnessing technology for the most demanding environments. Our Rain for Rent solutions exceed customers' expectations for service and quality for their water-handling, irrigation and temporary liquid-storage problems. We strive to effectively and efficiently complete projects safely, on time and the right the first time.

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Rain for Rent employees take great pride in being part of a family-owned company with a rich and enduring legacy. For over 91 years, we've delivered consistent, high-quality products and services to our customers. With more than 70 locations across the U.S., Canada, and the UK, Rain for Rent remains committed to excellence. Honesty and integrity are at the core of everything we do. Our dedicated team strives to exceed expectations through exceptional service and unwavering quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to perform basic inspections while learning RFR sop's
• Ability to perform engine services as far as oil changes and filter changes including fuel filters
• Ability to properly grease bearings as in pump bearings and wheel bearings
• Understand the safe operation of portable cordless, electric, and pneumatic tools
• Understand the safe operation of shop stationary power tools
• Knowledge of pipe fittings and flanges as pertained to fitting pumps for customers.
• Assemble and secure pipes, fittings, and related equipment, according to specifications.
• Receive, inspect and stock needed products, including oil filters, air filters, pump, hoses, and tools.
• Read, comprehend, and apply information from parts diagrams, owner's and instruction manuals.
• Inspect, examine, and test pumps using appropriate specifications
• Complete paperwork/electronic documents as required by management.
• Participate in the on-call rotation as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Other job competencies required to be successful in this position that are not listed elsewhere include:

• Able to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Able to use a calculator, cellular telephone, and tape measure/ruler.
• Able to read a map, plan routes, and calculate distances.
• Must be Motivated, Team player, Safety-Oriented, and have a Customer Service orientation

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with arms and hands, simple grasping with right and left hands, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, smell or taste. The employee is frequently required to power grasp with both right and left hands. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Employee must have manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee will be exposed to heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a matching 401(k) plan
• Career advancement through company-sponsored training and development
• Competitive base salary
• Nine paid holidays and a comprehensive paid time off program
• Tuition reimbursement benefits

We are proud to support those who have served our country. We are honored to share that Rain for Rent has earned the Military Friendly Employer Gold (MFE) Gold Designation for 2026! This is our fourth consecutive year being recognized, and our second year achieving Gold-level distinction. We are committed to hiring and supporting veterans. Vets - Rain for Rent When you join the Rain for Rent team, you're not just building a careeryou're building meaningful relationships, doing work that matters, and making a positive impact in your community. The choice is easy. Join the Rain for Rent team today.

Rain for Rent does not accept 3rd party applicants

Rain for Rent is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and other statuses protected by law.

Estimated Rate of Pay rate: $19.00- $24.00 per hour DOE

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Qualifications

Education

High School or GED or better.

Experience

1-2 years: Mechanic Experience and one-year trade school or equivalent training maintaining industrial, mud, vacuum, or submersible pumps

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.