Carrier)

Penske•Kent, WA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

A Penske Refrigeration Technician diagnoses, overhauls, adjusts, and repairs motor truck and trailer equipment, with a primary focus on refrigeration units for commercial trucks and trailers, including Carrier and Thermo King equipment. The role also provides preventative maintenance and tractor-trailer maintenance support as required by location management. The technician tests lines, components, and connections using electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic test equipment; reads refrigeration and air-conditioning schematics; identifies warrantable repairs and documents them on repair orders; inspects parts for compliance with factory dimensions and clearances; and road-tests vehicles when needed. The work is performed with little or no supervision and requires maintaining a safe, orderly work area and complying with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies. The position is located at 7210 S 224th St, Kent, WA 98032. It requires work in a non-climate-controlled environment and all weather conditions, as well as travel as necessary. The role is DOT-regulated or designated safety-sensitive and requires a current driver qualification file. Pay is $48.83. Penske describes an employee benefits plan and provides a benefits information link.

Requirements

At least 6 years of practical experience with tractor-trailer maintenance.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Specialized training and experience in overhauling refrigeration components.
Proficiency in the use of all necessary tools of the trade.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment and in all weather conditions.
Ability to understand and comply with instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, and other information established by Penske management.
Ability to perform work safely and adhere to DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies.
Regular, predictable, full attendance.
Current driver qualification file, including an annual MVR check, completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records request from prior employers in the last three years.
For CDL holders, DOT drug screening within 30 days of start and an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule at the specified location.
Completion of the Penske employment application and required background investigation and drug screening.
Ability to remain alert and work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods during scheduled work.
Ability to routinely use hands to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate tools or controls.
Ability to work safely at heights using ladders and elevated working platforms.
Ability to see and hear sufficiently to navigate a workplace with frequent movement of large trucks.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds, and regularly push or pull truck tires exceeding 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Vocational/technical education or certification.
ASE certification.
608 and/or 609 certifications.
Current CDL license with air brake certification.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance services, primarily on Carrier and/or Thermo King commercial refrigeration units for trucks and trailers.
Test lines, components, and connections using electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic test equipment.
Read complex schematics associated with refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
Identify warrantable repairs and document them on repair orders.
Maintain work-area appearance and safety.
Road-test vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or verify proper operation.
Perform duties with little or no supervision in a timely and efficient manner.
Use hand tools and power tools, including precision instruments, pressure gauges, pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, jacks, and hoists.
Provide additional support for preventative maintenance and tractor-trailer maintenance as required by location management.
Inspect and verify part dimensions and clearances to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by a supervisor.
Follow DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including appropriate tool and PPE selection, machine guarding, and safe work practices.
Maintain required driver qualification records and comply with applicable DOT screening and review requirements.