FC FLEET REFRIGERATION MECHANIC

The Kroger Co.•Forest Park, GA

About The Position

Perform a wide variety of repairs, maintenance, installations, replacements, preventative maintenance, and diagnostic tasks for various makes and models of delivery vans and refrigeration units. Work efficiently, promptly, accurately, professionally, and safely in accordance with company policies and applicable DOT, OSHA, and other governmental standards and regulations. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The role includes diagnosing and repairing refrigeration units and, when refrigeration work is unavailable, repairing other vehicle systems and equipment. The mechanic completes safety inspections and documentation, records work and parts in maintenance software, keeps the shop clean and compliant, and participates in company or vendor training. Flexibility to work outside the scheduled shift may be needed.

Requirements

EPA 609 and 608 Type II Certification.
At least 3 years of experience with transport refrigeration systems.
Ability to safely walk and stand for extended periods on various surfaces, including uneven or slippery surfaces and outdoors in inclement weather.
Ability to lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights up to 50 pounds often and over 75 pounds occasionally.
Ability to walk, reach (including overhead), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, and kneel as needed to perform job duties.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Must supply own mechanic tools, including a 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch drive socket set and wrenches up to 1 inch, or metric equivalents, needed for van repairs.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Five or more years of refrigeration, van repair, and maintenance experience.
Technical training in mechanics, welding, body repair, and door repair.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair direct-drive and self-contained electric refrigeration units on vans, determine needed repairs, and perform tasks including flushing systems, replacing compressors after catastrophic failures, making and replacing refrigerant hoses, and evacuating and recharging systems using manifold gauges and a micron gauge.
Set or adjust the Compressor Pressure Regulator (CPR) or Suction Pressure Regulator (SPR).
Recover refrigerant from systems and recharge them after repairs using manifold gauges and a micron gauge.
Solder using soft and silver solder.
Read and follow wire schematics for electrical repairs.
When refrigeration work is unavailable, repair or rebuild all or part of equipment, including hydraulic brakes, ABS, suspensions, roll-up or swing doors, electrical systems, lights, and interior or exterior body components.
Perform equipment safety inspections and prepare safety documentation.
Create and complete work orders in maintenance software, accurately describe repairs performed, and ensure inventory parts used are charged to the work order.
Follow company policies and procedures when making repairs.
Access any area of equipment as needed for maintenance, including inspecting and working in, on, or under van parts.
Maintain shop cleanliness, safety, and compliance.
Work in accordance with DOT, EPA, Interstate Authority, OSHA, and other applicable rules and regulations.
Maintain knowledge of equipment and technologies that enhance Kroger’s productivity.
Participate in company and/or vendor training programs.
Maintain flexibility to work outside the scheduled shift if needed.
Work cooperatively in high-paced and sometimes stressful environments.
Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational, and cooperative manner.
Act honestly and with integrity regarding customer and business information.
Perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.