Swat Project Technician - Remote

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 us please check out our website here.

Rain for Rent’s employees are proud to work for this family-owned business which has been in business for more than 80 years. We are committed to providing consistent, quality products and services to customers across the U.S., Canada and the UK from more than 65 locations. Honesty and integrity are valued at Rain for Rent and employees are committed to exceeding expectations for service and quality to our customers.

As a SWAT Project Technician you will ensure proper assistance is given to the Project Managers/Branch Managers and crews on large, complex projects throughout the company. Duties are assigned by the supervisor on site.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate marketplace opportunities, status of competition, and new product opportunities to local and regional management.

• Coordinate to ensure Rain for Rent offers and delivers a consistent, well-organized, on time and under budget bypass pump projects.
• Perform job in a manner by representing the Company honestly and fairly with regard to maintaining good public relations with all customers, competitors, and vendors.
• Coordinate and communicate with branch personnel regarding product needs, availability, delivery, and project specifications.
• Promote cooperation and communication with all Rain for Rent personnel.
• Comply with all Company policy and procedures.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or EHS.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Other duties as assigned in support of the operation.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Depending on the project this position may have supervisory responsibilities. This position will be required to provide limited supervision to others through motivation, direction, review and feedback of assigned tasks. This position will be required to supervise/manage/direct the selection, training, development, and appraisal of personnel.
Depending on the size of the project this position will have non-supervisory employees who report directly to this job.

Other Competencies:

Core competencies: Ethical stewardship, results oriented, teamwork, problem solving, interpersonal skills, functional expertise.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Safety certifications for job specific project and as required by end user.
• MSHA
• OSHA 40
• Haz Whopper
• Fusion Tech
• TWIC
• Passport

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally
required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The
employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently
required to use simple grasping, and power grasping with both hands, climb or balance,
stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. There are no special vision requirements.
Depending on the type of the project the employee is frequently exposed to air
contamination, vibrations, improperly illuminated or awkward and confining work space,
working above ground where the possibility of falling exists and lifting or carrying items.
Depending on the type of project the physical activity level can be from sedentary
physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature to
extensive physical activity performing strenuous daily activities of a primarily
productive/technical nature.

What we offer:

• Advancing your career through company provided training and development
• A competitive base salary plus generous commission plan
• Monthly vehicle allowance
• Nine paid holidays and paid time off program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employees also participate in excellent Benefits including: Medical, dental, vision and a matching 401k plan

When you join the Rain for Rent team, you will have the opportunity to make friends in the course of doing good business and can contribute positively to your community. The choice is easy. Join the Rain for Rent team today.

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: $26.00-$39.00/hour

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Experience

• Minimum 5 years Rain For Rent field experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Education

• High School or GED or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Mechanic B
• Confined Space Cert.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)