Travel Reefer Technician

Amerit Fleet Solutions•Chicago, IL

2d•$30 - $40

About The Position

Amerit Fleet Solutions, one of the leading fleet maintenance companies in the US, is looking to hire a skilled Travel Reefer Technician as part of our New Business Integrations Team! The Travel Reefer Technician position is responsible for deploying to locations and performing a variety of safety inspections. Compensation: $30.00-40.00 per hour, depending on experience! Shift: Monday - Friday (Flexible with some weekend travel required)- 10 days on, 4 days off (day 1 and day 10 are paid travel days) This is a Travel Reefer Tech position. This role requires flexibility, as travel may be scheduled on short notice and can result in sudden changes to your work schedule. Candidates should be comfortable adapting to shifting priorities and working in fast-paced, dynamic, and sometimes ambiguous environments. The benefits of belonging – what’s in it for you? Full benefits within 30 days Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, disability insurance 401(k) match program Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time Commitment to your safety through boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement Career and learning development with an extensive training program through our Amerit University Employee referral program, up to $1,000 bonus ASE certification program with fee reimbursement and bonus Employee recognition platform that includes opportunities to redeem points for merchandise Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 24/7 nurse triage line Employee discounts on cell phone service and entertainment tickets Employee resource groups (ERGs) that foster inclusion Wellness and fitness programs through our providers

Requirements

Experience with Reefer units (Thermo King and/or Carrier)
608 Certifications required and/or obtained prior to start date if you meet the job duty qualifications
Experience with PMs and A/C
Must have valid Drivers License- Class C
Must have at least 5 years experience performing vehicle and trailer maintenance.
Must be able to operate a manual transmission vehicle to determine if operating properly
Must be able to enter and exit the driver's compartment of the truck and/or behind cab using normally available footholds and handholds.
Must provide own hand tools
Perform DOT inspections
Ability to follow instructions and complete required training
Basic computer skills
Basic written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.)

Responsibilities

Prepare vehicle records and report both manually and on a computer
Perform repairs and preventative maintenance to Reefer vehicles
Perform safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documentation required
Inspect and perform work on the under parts of vehicles
Access any area of the equipment or vehicle to perform necessary maintenance
Move parts to and from the job site and remove or install these parts on vehicle
Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
Non travel weeks will be spent building Mobile Service Center trucks and completing other projects
Working closely with Fleet Managers and Senior Fleet Managers.
Up to 90-100% travel time
Perform other duties as required

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, disability insurance
401(k) match program
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
Commitment to your safety through boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
Career and learning development with an extensive training program through our Amerit University
Employee referral program, up to $1,000 bonus
ASE certification program with fee reimbursement and bonus
Employee recognition platform that includes opportunities to redeem points for merchandise
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
24/7 nurse triage line
Employee discounts on cell phone service and entertainment tickets
Employee resource groups (ERGs) that foster inclusion
Wellness and fitness programs through our providers