Reefer Technician

About the role

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

Basic Purpose

To provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.

Tool allowance included to support your trade.

Reefer Mechanics may earn up to $45.00 per hour PLUS overtime!

• 401K with 2% automatic company contribution plus company match up to an additional 6%.
• Medical Benefits Start Day One!
• Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage.
• Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.
• Employee uniforms provided.
• Strong Safety Culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership.

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday - 12pm - 830pm

Similar roles may be: Diesel Technician, Fleet Mechanic, Reefer Mechanic, Trailer Mechanic, Reefer Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace and complete all required repairs on diesel reefer equipment (THERMO KING & CARRIER TRAILER REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS, Reefer Microprocessors, etc.).
• Perform preventative maintenance within manufacturer standards.
• Mentor other maintenance shop personnel.
• Receive road calls, assign third party vendor, and work with business partners on plan of action.
• Utilize fleet maintenance software system tablet to fully document equipment repair and parts used.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules and regulations and government guidelines.
• Willingness and capacity to assume increased responsibility and certifications.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Supervision

• N/A

Relationships

• Internal: All Fleet Technicians, Drivers, Coordinators and Manager.
• External: Dealer Service Managers.

Work Environment

• Onsite: The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods maintenance facility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have 3 years of verifiable hands-on experience as a Fleet Reefer/Refrigeration technician. TK/Carrier Refrigeration Certifications.
• Must be willing to travel and attend training provided by US Foods.
• Diagnostic and troubleshooting competency relating to reefer equipment repairs.
• Successfully demonstrated independent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must furnish own personal hand tools.
• Ability to read and understand technical and online service manuals.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications/training

• EPA 608 (Type 2 or Universal) & EPA 609 Certifications

Licenses

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to comply with EPA and OSHA & DOT regulations as pertaining to the shop and fleet.
• Computer and software experience/ Noregon Diag Equip/A/C Recovery, Etc.
• Able to repair and overhaul warehouse equipment.
• Welding ability
• Valid Class A CDL license and DOT certification

Physical Qualifications

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

Job Requires Worker to

• FREQUENCY: STAND: CONTINUOUSLY
• WALK: CONTINUOUSLY
• DRIVE VEHICLE: FREQUENTLY
• SIT: FREQUENTLY
• LIFT
• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): FREQUENTLY
• 11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY
• 21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY
• 51-100 lbs (Heavy): FREQUENTLY
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
• CARRY
• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): FREQUENTLY
• 11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY
• 21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY
• 51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
• PUSH/PULL 1: FREQUENTLY
• CLIMB/BALANCE 2: FREQUENTLY
• STOOP/SQUAT: FREQUENTLY
• KNEEL: FREQUENTLY
• BEND: FREQUENTLY
• REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: FREQUENTLY
• TWIST: FREQUENTLY
• GRASP OBJECTS 3: FREQUENTLY
• MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: FREQUENTLY
• MANUAL DEXTERITY 5: FREQUENTLY

1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)

• 2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab.
• On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer.
• Stairs)

• 3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)
• 4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)
• 5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)

Pay and benefits

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $35.00 to $45.00

This role may also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.