Carrier)

Penske•Charlotte, NC

26d•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 and related maintenance equipment designed for commercial trucks and trailers. The role includes servicing Carrier and/or Thermo King refrigeration equipment, performing work with little or no supervision, and supporting preventative maintenance and tractor-trailer maintenance as required by location management. The position is based at 11115 Texland Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273. It is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety-sensitive. The associate must work safely and remain alert, follow applicable DOT, OSHA, and Penske policies, and accept responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. Work may take place in a non-climate-controlled environment and in all weather conditions. The job requires travel as necessary and driving Penske and customer vehicles. Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a global transportation provider offering transportation, logistics, and technology services. The company describes its commitment to excellence and customer success and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Six years of practical experience with tractor-trailer maintenance.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Specialized training and experience in the overhaul of 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.
Ability to understand and comply with instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, and other information established by Penske management.
Ability to perform work in accordance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies.
Regular, predictable, full attendance.
Ability to drive Penske and customer vehicles and maintain a current driver qualification file, including an annual MVR check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records from prior employers in the last three years. CDL holders are subject to a DOT drug screening within 30 days of start and an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule and location, complete a Penske employment application, and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
Ability to remain alert and work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role.
Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods during the scheduled work period.
Ability to routinely use hands to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate tools or controls.
Ability to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms, and safely in all weather conditions.
Ability to see and hear well enough to navigate a workplace with frequent movement of large trucks.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds, and regularly push or pull truck tires weighing more than 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance services, primarily on Carrier and/or Thermo King commercial refrigeration units designed 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 the appearance and safety of the work area.
Road-test vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or confirm proper operation.
Perform duties with little or no supervision in a timely and efficient manner.
Use hand and power tools, including screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, precision instruments, 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 for conformance to factory specifications.
Complete other projects and tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Follow DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including appropriate tool and PPE use, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
Maintain the required driver qualification file and comply with applicable DOT-related checks and screening requirements.