(USA) Truck Shop Refrigeration Technician - ROBINSON, TX (1ST SHIFT)
About The Position
Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on transport refrigeration units (TRU) according to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) procedures. Maintains and repairs refrigeration trailer interior walls, floors, doors, and accessories (e.g., bulkheads, evaporator guards, and remote controller). Operates transport refrigeration unit (TRU) in normal diagnostic and service test modes. Diagnoses and repairs transport refrigeration unit (TRU) electrical systems using technical manuals and diagnostic tools (e.g., wiring diagrams, schematics, multimeter, laptop, and testers). Repairs transport refrigeration unit refrigeration systems (e.g., reclaim, recycle, leak check, solder, repair, and recharge) and tractor climate control systems (e.g., auxiliary power units (APU) including heaters and air conditioning units) and communication systems using technical and electronic equipment. Maintains and repairs trailers in accordance with established procedures, which include electrical wiring, lighting and light assemblies, landing gear, interior panels, roof repairs, tire seals, flooring, doors, and threshold plates. Performs preventative maintenance of tractor-trailer braking system components (e.g., hydraulic, air, antiskid, Scam, ABS, EBS) in line with established protocols, including adjustment or replacement. Installs and dismounts tires onto/off wheels using tire tools/machinery (e.g., tire machine, tire bar, wheel dolly), repairs flats, and balances tires according to established protocols. Performs advanced axle alignments using electronic digital equipment (e.g., Hunter/Beeline). Receives fuel drops and conducts fuel sampling, which includes monitoring the drop for safety compliance, adhering to fuel additives procedures, monitoring tank levels prior to and following the drop, collecting and preparing fuel samples for analysis and shipping, and completing necessary documentation. Correctly identifies and performs warrantable repairs by accurately entering condition, cause, and correction information into the maintenance system, completing warranty tags as necessary, and ensuring parts are retained in accordance with warranty guidelines. Creates and processes warranty claims to ensure proper credit is received in accordance with company guidelines. Assesses maintenance, repair, and replacement needs, identifies needed parts and possible solutions, consults with others, and chooses the best possible solution. Conducts preventative maintenance and repairs on all Walmart equipment, including tractors, trailers, road trucks, shop equipment, air compressors, forklifts, wash bay, and service vehicles. Performs repairs and replacements in accordance with company and Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines and requirements. Completes work orders, records logs, and other written or computer-based documents in accordance with established procedures. Assists other technicians with equipment repair and maintenance. Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans, using the Open Door Policy, and applying these in executing business processes and practices. Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.
Requirements
- 3 years’ experience in trailer refrigeration maintenance and repair (e.g. diagnostic and component replacement)
- EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Handling Certification
- Valid state-issued driver's license.
- Brake inspection qualified as defined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 396.25.
- Vehicle Inspection qualified as defined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 396.19.
Nice To Haves
- Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Department of Transportation (DOT) driver's certification.
- Maintaining tractors and trailers (e.g., preventative maintenance, repairs)
- Thermo King Master Tech, Carrier Master Tech or equivalent
- Using computer applications (e.g. email, spreadsheets, word processing)
- ASE Certification
Responsibilities
- Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on transport refrigeration units (TRU) according to OEM procedures.
- Maintains and repairs refrigeration trailer interior walls, floors, doors, and accessories.
- Diagnoses and repairs TRU electrical systems using technical manuals and diagnostic tools.
- Repairs TRU refrigeration systems and tractor climate control systems.
- Maintains and repairs trailers, including electrical wiring, lighting, landing gear, interior panels, roof repairs, tire seals, flooring, doors, and threshold plates.
- Performs preventative maintenance of tractor-trailer braking system components.
- Installs and dismounts tires, repairs flats, and balances tires.
- Performs advanced axle alignments using electronic digital equipment.
- Receives fuel drops and conducts fuel sampling, monitoring for safety compliance and completing documentation.
- Identifies and performs warrantable repairs, entering information into the maintenance system and processing warranty claims.
- Assesses maintenance, repair, and replacement needs, identifying parts and solutions.
- Conducts preventative maintenance and repairs on all Walmart equipment.
- Performs repairs and replacements in accordance with company and DOT guidelines.
- Completes work orders, records logs, and other documentation.
- Assists other technicians with equipment repair and maintenance.
- Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity.
- Completes work assignments and priorities, adapting to change and feedback.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement
- Jury duty
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
