Reefer Mechanic I

Seaboard Marine•Miami, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and performing minor repairs on all refrigerated equipment, including gensets and power packs, to ensure peak performance, safety, and longevity. The position may also support container pre-trip inspections and conduct inspections related to structural repairs to ensure equipment integrity, operational readiness, and compliance with established standards. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

One (1) year experience working with the maintenance and repair of refrigeration units or possess refrigeration school certification.
Knowledge of electrical and refrigeration methods, techniques, and procedures involved in maintenance repairs and replacement.
Must be able to read, write, and speak basic English.
Ability to obtain internal forklift certification within 90 days of employment.
Must be able to accurately process alpha/numeric information.
Posses organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, extended hours, holidays, and/or weekends as needed.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors and fellow employees.
Ability to think logically, follow procedures, instructions and make sound decisions.
Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the maintenance and repair of gensets.
One (1) year of experience operating a forklift at OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

Monitors the temperature of the reefer containers.
Performs routine maintenance on the refrigeration units and electrical systems, tagging those that require repair.
Completes a visual inspection of the container structure, tagging those that require repair or cleaning.
Washes and cleans the reefer equipment.
Drives company truck to perform oil changes on gensets and power packs throughout the yard.
Assists with the execution of Agriculture Inspections.
Assists with the repairs of our refrigeration fleet (containers, gensets, power packs).
Maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards.
Performs weekly inventory of units.
Operates forklift to mount, dismount, and transport gensets and power packs to and from the service area.
Additional duties as assigned.