Equipment Installer - Lowell, AR
About The Position
Transport Refrigeration of NW Arkansas, Inc. (TRA), a Thermo King dealership, is looking for a motivated and mechanically skilled Equipment Installer to join our Lowell, AR team. In this hands-on role, you'll install APUs, transport refrigeration units, cab air conditioning systems, air and coolant heaters, and other custom equipment on commercial trucks and trailers. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in diesel, automotive, HVAC, truck equipment, refrigeration, or mechanical installation who enjoys working with tools, solving problems, and learning new equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; vocational or technical training preferred
- Experience in equipment installation, diesel, automotive, HVAC, refrigeration, truck equipment, or a related mechanical field is preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to learn new equipment and installation procedures
- Valid, unrestricted driver's license
- Basic computer and math skills
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Professional appearance and dependable work habits
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to work overtime when business needs require
- Willingness to travel for training and customer needs
- Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment
- Employees in this role must have a toolbox with standard and metric hand tools and air tools appropriate for the work.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational or technical training
Responsibilities
- Install APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) systems on commercial trucks
- Install cab air heaters and coolant heaters
- Install new and used transport refrigeration units (TRUs / reefer units)
- Install cab air conditioning systems
- Assemble custom products, components, and equipment for customers and OEMs
- Follow installation procedures and meet standard installation times
- Operate company and customer vehicles, forklifts, hoists, and shop equipment
- Use hand tools, air tools, ladders, scaffolding, and creepers safely
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Complete work orders and required documentation accurately
- Travel occasionally for training, customer installations, or road service
- Work at customer locations and outdoors in varying weather conditions when needed
- Follow company safety procedures and maintain confidentiality
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- $23.00 - $25.00/hour based on experience
- Full-time employment
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- HSA with employer contributions
- Employer-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
- PTO starts Day 1
- Paid holidays
- Paid training and certification support
- Career growth opportunities
- Boot and safety glasses allowance
- Training opportunities with Thermo King and related equipment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
