Refrigeration Technician II

Kirby Corporation • Fort Worth, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Thermo King of Dallas is hiring a full-time Refrigeration Technician II in Fort Worth, Texas. The position works on transportation refrigeration equipment, including trailers, trucks, and APUs. The technician performs preventive maintenance, basic refrigeration and electrical diagnosis and repair, and installation or removal of Thermo King refrigeration units. The role also involves using a computer or laptop to complete work orders and consult service documents, wiring diagrams, schematics, and refrigeration flow diagrams. The technician is expected to maintain an orderly work area, follow company policies and safe work practices, and wear appropriate PPE.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of experience and Thermo King certification, or be in the process of obtaining Thermo King certification.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge.
• Own tools, including a DVOM, refrigeration gauges, hand tools, and power tools.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to understand and apply basic refrigeration and 12VDC/Ohm’s Law fundamentals.
• Self-motivated and able to work efficiently with little or no supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to contribute to a positive team environment through commitment, respect, communication, and leading by example.
• Accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving ability and good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to develop and build relationships.
• Commitment to high standards of customer service.
• Adaptability in response to frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability, including arriving to work on time and as scheduled.
• Professionalism, integrity, high moral standards, and personal accountability.
• Consistent adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift 65 pounds from floor to shoulder level.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, lift, carry, reach, and handle objects with arms, hands, and fingers.
• Ability to crawl and work in narrow spaces and perform frequent repetitive movements, including using hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and impact tools.
• Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to work more than 8 hours in one shift on occasion and at a minimum height of four feet off the ground.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, mobile equipment, and motor vehicles as required.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical background.
• Trade school or related education.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on trailers, trucks, and APUs.
• Perform basic refrigeration skills and diagnosis, including leak checks, recovery, evacuation, and charging.
• Replace components as needed, such as belts, hoses, batteries, starters, and alternators.
• Perform basic electrical skills and diagnosis using a DVOM and other required tools.
• Perform battery maintenance and diagnosis.
• Install and remove Thermo King refrigeration units.
• Use a computer or laptop to complete work orders, read service documents and materials, review electrical wiring diagrams and schematics, review refrigeration flow diagrams, and assist with diagnosis.
• Keep work areas, service bays, and toolboxes clean and orderly.
• Follow safe working practices and company policies, and wear proper PPE.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED