Refrigeration Technician III

Thermo King • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Refrigeration Technician III processes and completes work orders; installs and removes Thermo King refrigeration units; troubleshoots mechanical failures; and performs equipment maintenance and preventive maintenance on trailers, trucks, and APUs. The role uses refrigeration, electrical, and diagnostic skills, along with computers and service documentation, to diagnose and complete repairs. The technician is expected to work efficiently with little or no supervision, maintain an orderly work area, follow safe work practices and company policies, and wear proper PPE.

The position requires basic refrigeration and 12VDC/Ohm’s Law knowledge, basic computer skills, and the ability to read service documents, wiring diagrams, schematics, and refrigeration flow diagrams. Work may involve overtime, shifts longer than eight hours, working at heights of at least four feet, and exposure to varied temperatures, noise, fumes, or odors. Physical work includes frequent lifting, bending, crawling, climbing, and repetitive use of tools.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of experience and Thermo King (TK) certification, or be in the process of obtaining TK certification.
• Own tools, including a DVOM, refrigeration gauges, hand tools, and power tools.
• Ability to perform basic mathematic skills.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge.
• Ability to comprehend 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 positively to a team and lead by example through commitment, respect, and communication.
• Accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving, sound judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to develop and build relationships.
• Commitment to high standards of customer service.
• Adaptability in responding to change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability and punctuality.
• Professionalism, integrity, high moral standards, and personal accountability.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• 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, and reach or handle objects with arms, hands, and fingers.
• Ability to crawl and work in narrow spaces and perform repetitive movements using tools.
• Normal vision, with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to work at a minimum height of four feet and 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 diagnosis, including leak checks, refrigerant recovery, evacuation, and charging.
• Replace components such as belts, hoses, batteries, starters, and alternators as needed.
• Perform basic electrical diagnosis using a DVOM and other required tools.
• Maintain and diagnose batteries.
• Install and remove Thermo King refrigeration units.
• Use a computer or laptop to apply to and complete work orders, read service documents and diagrams, and aid 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