Diesel Technician​/Mechanic - Mobile Refrigeration (Thermo-King​/Carrier)-$2500 Sign on Bonus

Refrigeration Technician

A Penske Refrigeration Technician will diagnose, overhaul, adjust, and repair all series of motor truck and trailer equipment with the primary focus on all refrigeration unit maintenance equipment designed for commercial trucks and trailers.

Major responsibilities include performing all levels of maintenance services, with the primary focus on all refrigeration units such as Carrier and/or Thermo King commercial refrigeration equipment designed for commercial trucks and trailers. Be able to test lines, components, and connections using electrical, mechanical and pneumatic test equipment. Read complex schematics associated with the refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. Identify warrantable repairs and document on repair order.

Maintain work area appearance and safety. Road test vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly. Perform duties with little or no supervision and in a timely and efficient manner. Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.

Provide additional support regarding preventative maintenance and tractor trailer maintenance as required by location management. Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications. Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications include 6 years practical experience with tractor trailer maintenance required. High school diploma or equivalent required. Vocational/Technical or certification preferred. Specialized training and experience in the overhaul of refrigeration components required. ASE Certification preferred. 608/609 certifications preferred. Proficiency in the use of all necessary tools of trade required. Current CDL license with air brake certification preferred. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook required.

Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment is required. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job. Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

Physical requirements include moving frequently, standing, walking, climbing, bending, and sitting for extended length of time throughout their scheduled working period. Use hands on a routine and daily basis to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and/or otherwise operate required tools or controls. Work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms. Safely work in all weather conditions. See and hear in order to safely navigate the work environment.

Regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg. Ability to push/pull truck tires on a regular basis that exceed 100 pounds.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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