Mechanic C

Rain for Rent; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development and training

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Rain for Rent in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a Mechanic C to inspect, service, and assemble parts for diesel and gasoline pumps. The role emphasizes learning SOPs, safety, and customer-focused service within a family-owned company with a long history and broad U.S. presence.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of mechanic experience or equivalent training, and must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 100 pounds and working evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of mechanic experience.
• One-year trade school or equivalent training maintaining industrial, mud, vacuum, or submersible pumps.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic inspections while learning SOPs.
• Service engines including oil changes and fuel/filter changes.
• Grease bearings in pumps and wheels.
• Operate portable cordless, electric, and pneumatic tools safely.
• Read and apply information from parts diagrams and manuals.
• Inspect, examine and test pumps to specifications.
• Complete paperwork as required by management.
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Safety-minded

Customer service orientation

Education

High School or GED

Job 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.

To learn more about Rain for Rent please check out this short 2 minute YouTube video here.

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
• Nine paid holidays and a comprehensive paid time off program

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 career—you’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

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Travel Required

Yes . 1-25%

Education

Required

High School or GED or better.

Experience

Required

1-2 years:

Mechanic Experience

and one-year trade school or equivalent training maintaining industrial, mud, vacuum, or submersible pumps

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