Logistics/Fc Fleet Refrigeration Mechanic II

Kroger•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

Perform a wide variety of repairs, maintenance, installations, replacements, preventative maintenance, and diagnostic tasks on 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 may require working outside the scheduled shift when needed and performing work in, on, or under vans. The mechanic must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Minimum EPA 609 and EPA 608 Type II certifications.
At least 3 years of experience with transport refrigeration systems.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to safely walk and stand for extended periods on various surfaces, including uneven or slippery surfaces, and to work 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 above the head, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, and kneel as needed to perform job duties.
Must supply personal mechanic tools: 1/4-inch through 1/2-inch drive socket set and wrenches up to 1 inch, or metric equivalents, needed for van repairs.
Must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 required repairs, and complete them. Repairs may include 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 and exterior body components.
Perform equipment safety inspections and prepare safety documentation.
Create and complete work orders in maintenance software, accurately describe work performed, and ensure parts used are charged to the work order.
Follow company policies and procedures when making repairs.
Access any area of equipment necessary to perform maintenance, including inspecting and working in, on, or under van parts.
Maintain shop cleanliness, safety, and compliance.
Apply knowledge of and work in accordance with DOT, EPA, Interstate Authority, OSHA, and other applicable rules and regulations.
Maintain knowledge of equipment and technologies that enhance company 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 reasonably and cooperatively, and handle customer and business information honestly and with integrity.