Refrigeration Technician Apprentice

Kirby CorporationFort Worth, TX
Onsite

About The Position

Thermo King of Dallas is Now Hiring a Refrigeration Apprentice Technician. Apprentice Refrigeration technicians are responsible for installing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing Thermo King reefer units, auxiliary power units (APUs), and heating units.

Requirements

  • Basic mechanical knowledge & skills preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of 4-cycle engines preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of Ohm’s Law preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of electricity and 12-volt direct current (DC) preferred.
  • Ability to use a variety of hand and power-operated tools and equipment, such as welding and oxy/acetylene cutting/brazing equipment, refrigeration gauge assemblies, engine diagnostic tools, AC/DC multimeters, micrometers and other measuring tools as needed to complete assigned jobs.
  • Must possess skills necessary to use computer diagnostic equipment.
  • Must maintain Forklift Certification License (Training and Certification provided by employer).
  • Ability to read electrical and refrigeration schematics.
  • Ability to solder parts.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • 0 – 2 years of trade school or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Must have or acquire tools needed for this position.
  • Must have the ability to maintain a forklift license.
  • Must possess a valid driver license and the ability to operate motor vehicles for test purposes.
  • Work safely 100% of the time.
  • Maintain a minimum of 21% productivity.
  • Perform oil changes within 15 minutes.
  • Maintain an attendance percentage of 97% or better.
  • Maintain less than 2 timekeeping errors per month.
  • Work overtime, as required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on trailer equipment (A & B).
  • Replace or reinstall fuel filters, prime fuel systems, and start trailer equipment.
  • Replace, reinstall, or clean EGR valves on trailer equipment.
  • Replace, reinstall, or change belt tension on trailer equipment.
  • Replace or reinstall batteries on trailer equipment.
  • Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on truck equipment (A & B).
  • Install new units on truck equipment.
  • Replace or reinstall alternators on truck equipment.
  • Replace or reinstall water pumps on truck equipment.
  • Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on Tripac (A&B).
  • Install new Tripac APUs.
  • Replace or reinstall alternators on truck equipment.
  • Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on Espar equipment.
  • Replace or reinstall fuel pumps on trailer equipment.
  • Replace or reinstall alternators on trailer equipment.
  • Replace or reinstall starters on trailer equipment.
  • Replace or reinstall water pumps on trailer equipment.
  • Install new units on trailer equipment.
  • Replace or reinstall fuel pumps on trailer equipment.
  • Replace or reinstall fuel filters, prime fuel systems, and start truck equipment.
  • Replace or reinstall starters on truck equipment.
  • Replace, reinstall, or change belt tension on truck equipment.
  • Replace or reinstall batteries on truck equipment.
  • Replace or reinstall water pumps on Tripac APUs.
  • Replace or reinstall fuel pumps on Tripac APUs.
  • Replace or reinstall fuel filters, prime fuel systems, and start Tripac equipment.
  • Replace or reinstall starters on Tripac APUs.
  • Replace or reinstall heater burners on Espar Equipment.
  • Install Espar equipment.
  • Install TracKing on equipment.
  • Solder parts.
  • Use the Asset Library portal to search for manuals, software, customer lists, and labor guides.
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