Equipment Installer - Rockford, IL
About The Position
Transport Refrigeration, Inc. (TRA), a Thermo King dealership, is hiring a mechanically skilled Equipment Installer for its Rockford, Illinois team. This full-time, hands-on role installs APUs, transport refrigeration units, cab air conditioning systems, air and coolant heaters, and other custom equipment on commercial trucks and trailers. The position is based primarily in a service and shop environment, with occasional customer-site installations, road service, travel for training, and outdoor work in varying weather conditions. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The hourly pay range is $24.00–$26.00, based on experience. Employees receive training and support to obtain certifications required for the position, including EPA 609 Refrigerant Certification, Thermo King TriPac / APU Installation Certification, and Forklift Certification. Employees must provide a toolbox with standard and metric hand tools and air tools suitable for the work.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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.
- Must travel for training and customer needs.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.
- Ability to lift up to 100 lbs several times per day.
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, twist, squat, and climb.
- Ability to push and pull equipment and materials.
- Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements and frequent gripping.
- Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, and creepers.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational or technical training.
- Experience in equipment installation, diesel, automotive, HVAC, refrigeration, truck equipment, or a related mechanical field.
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
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
- HSA with employer contributions.
- Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match after one year.
- PTO starting 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
Education Level
High school or GED
