Shop Reefer Technician

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At SONSRAY, we are more than just a dealership – we are industry leaders dedicated to keeping businesses moving. Serving the construction, transportation, and agricultural sectors, we provide top-tier equipment, exceptional customer service, and innovative solutions that drive success.

Our comprehensive offerings include equipment sales, rentals, parts, maintenance, and repairs, ensuring our customers have everything they need to operate efficiently.
With a growing team of 500+ employees across 33+ locations in 9 states, we foster a dynamic work environment that values growth, innovation, and performance-driven success.

Whether you’re looking to build your career or support industries that power our world, SONSRAY is the place to make an impact.

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Job Title:
Reefer Technician

Location:

Vernon, CA
Job Type: Full
- Time
Salary Range: $28 to $38 based on experience

We are seeking a skilled Reefer Technician to support our Fleet division by diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining transport refrigeration systems on trucks, trailers, and related equipment. This role ensures equipment reliability and compliance through preventive maintenance, accurate diagnostics, and quality repairs. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with Thermo King, Carrier, or similar systems, is comfortable using diagnostic tools, and can work independently in a fast‑paced, safety‑focused environment.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair components of truck, trailer, V-series refrigeration units, gensets, and APUs.
• Identify and repair failures, including removing, replacing, and testing components with a multi‑meter.
• Address freon leaks, which involves assembling, installing parts, soldering, and utilizing specialized refrigeration equipment.

• Perform preventive maintenance, component replacement, and service of refrigeration equipment.
• Maintain transport refrigeration systems on trucks, trailers, APUs, V-series units, gensets, and buses using scanners, electronic test equipment, and onboard computers for diagnostics.
• Install new Thermo King units on trailers, trucks, V-series units, and APUs as required.

• Maintain accurate records of transport refrigeration unit services on trucks, trailers, APUs, and gensets by reviewing shop orders and preparing estimates.
• Document the details of repairs needed or completed.

Perform other duties and functions as directed by management to support the dealership's objectives.

• 3- 5 years’ experience diagnosing and repairing Thermo King, Carrier, APUs, gensets, and V-series units.
• Skilled in using diagnostic tools, scanners, and multi‑meters.
• Knowledge of freon systems, leak detection, soldering, and refrigeration component replacement. Able to perform preventative maintenance, installations, and accurate repair documentation.
• EPA 608/609 certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in shop/outdoor conditions.
• Basic computer literacy for diagnostics and repair logging.

Sonsray moves mountains for the construction, transportation, and agriculture industries. We are the West Coast's largest Thermo King dealership, offering sales, parts, service, rental, and leasing. We are committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment.

• Medical coverage (PPO + HSA options)
• Dental, Vision, and Life insurance provided at no cost
• 401K with competitive employer contributions
• 80 hours of annual vacation, increasing with years of service
• Uniforms provided annually
• Annual boot voucher of $125.00
• One full paid day off annually for community volunteer work
• Birthday meal provided by Sonsray
• Privately owned and operated, with decisions made based on core values rather than corporate directives
• Annual Holiday Party, including covered airfare and hotel for employees and a guest
• Emphasis on company growth and employee development
• Open‑door policy, fostering a collaborative environment with active owner and management involvement

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