Reefer Technician
About The Position
North Central Utility (NCU) is hiring a self-motivated, results-driven Reefer Technician to service refrigerated trailers and transport refrigeration units. The technician diagnoses, repairs, and maintains refrigeration units and related diesel, electrical, cooling, and HVAC systems, and may perform mobile service, road calls, and on-site repairs. The role also involves documenting work, communicating with customers or fleet managers, following safety and environmental requirements, and assisting with other trailer or equipment repairs as needed. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring pre-employment and post-accident drug testing. The position is full-time, scheduled Monday through Friday with rotating weekends, and requires flexibility for on-call shifts and hours.
Requirements
- Experience working on refrigerated trailers or transport refrigeration units.
- Knowledge of diesel engines, electrical systems, and HVAC/refrigeration principles.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Basic set of tools and previous or equivalent experience.
- EPA 608 certification or ability to obtain it.
- High mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
- Driver's license.
- Willingness to work flexible hours or on-call rotations.
Nice To Haves
- Welding or fabrication experience.
- Forklift experience.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain refrigerated trailers and transport refrigeration units from major manufacturers.
- Perform preventive maintenance inspections on refrigeration units, including belts, filters, fluids, and electrical systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair diesel engines, cooling systems, electrical controls, sensors, and temperature-management components.
- Diagnose and repair AC/DC electrical systems, wiring, and control modules.
- Perform refrigerant recovery, evacuation, and charging in accordance with EPA guidelines.
- Identify mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant-related failures and determine appropriate corrective actions.
- Complete road calls and on-site repairs in a mobile service environment when applicable.
- Use diagnostic software and tools to read fault codes and system data.
- Maintain accurate service records, inspection reports, and repair documentation.
- Communicate findings, repair recommendations, and timelines to customers or fleet managers.
- Follow safety procedures, environmental regulations, and company policies.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area, service truck, and tools.
- Assist with other trailer or equipment repairs as needed.
Benefits
- Monthly performance-based commissions.
- 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
- Health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA Section 125 program).
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays (8.5 days).
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Annual safety shoe and tool allowances.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
