Reefer Fleet Mechanic

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Basic purpose

To provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.

Currently offering a $10,000 retention bonus paid out over two years.

Tool allowance included to support your trade.

Our reefer mechanics start at $45-$47/hour depending on experience!

* 401k with 2% automatic company contribution plus company match up to an additional 6%.

* medical benefits start day one!

* low-cost medical, dental, and vision for family coverage.

* paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.

* employee uniforms provided.

* strong safety culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership.

Essential duties and responsibilities

* troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace and complete all required repairs on diesel reefer equipment (thermo king & carrier trailer refrigeration systems, reefer microprocessors, etc.).

* perform preventative maintenance within manufacturer standards.

* mentor other maintenance shop personnel.

* receive road calls, assign third party vendor, and work with business partners on plan of action.

* utilize fleet maintenance software system tablet to fully document equipment repair and parts used.

* maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules and regulations and government guidelines.

* willingness and capacity to assume increased responsibility and certifications.

* other duties as assigned by manager.

Supervision:

* n/a

Relationships

* internal: all fleet technicians, drivers, coordinators and manager.

* external: dealer service managers.

Work environment

* onsite: the associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a us foods maintenance facility.

Minimum qualifications

* must have 3 years of verifiable hands-on experience as a fleet reefer/refrigeration technician. Tk/carrier refrigeration certifications.

* must be willing to travel and attend training provided by us foods.

* diagnostic and troubleshooting competency relating to reefer equipment repairs.

* successfully demonstrated independent analytical and problem-solving skills.

* must furnish own personal hand tools.

* ability to read and understand technical and online service manuals.

Education

* high school diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications/training

* epa 608 (type 2 or universal) & epa 609 certifications

Licenses

* must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred qualifications

* ability to comply with epa and osha & dot regulations as pertaining to the shop and fleet.

* computer and software experience/ noregon diag equip/a/c recovery, etc.

* able to repair and overhaul warehouse equipment.

* welding ability

* valid class a cdl license and dot certification

Physical qualifications

Occasionally: 1% - 33 / frequently: 34% - 66% / continuously: 67% - 100% or never

Job requires worker to:

Frequency:

Stand: continuously

Walk: continuously

Drive vehicle: frequently

Sit: frequently

Lift

1-10 lbs (sedentary): frequently

11-20 lbs (light): frequently

21-50 lbs (medium): frequently

51-100 lbs (heavy): frequently

Over 100 lbs (very heavy): occasionally

Carry

1-10 lbs (sedentary): frequently

11-20 lbs (light): frequently

21-50 lbs (medium): frequently

51-100 lbs (heavy): occasionally

Over 100 lbs (very heavy): occasionally

Push/pull 1: frequently

Climb/balance 2: frequently

Stoop/squat: frequently

Kneel: frequently

Bend: frequently

Reach above shoulder: frequently

Twist: frequently

Grasp objects 3: frequently

Manipulate objects 4: frequently

Manual dexterity 5: frequently

1 (push/pull: hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)

2 (climb/balance: in/out truck/trailer to cab. On/off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and platform of trailer. Stairs)

3 (grasp objects: hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)

4 (manipulate objects: boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)

5 (manual dexterity: typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $45-$47

This role may also receive overtime compensation & retention bonus

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please :

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