Trailer / Refrigeration Mechanic

Job Title: Trailer / Refrigeration Technician Department: Service

Reports to: Service Manager Effective Date: 10/2024

Classification: Full time, non-exempt

Job Summary:

The Trailer / Refrigeration Mechanic is responsible for the repair and maintenance of trailers and installing and repairing new and used refrigeration units onto trailers.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Services and repairs different areas of a trailer including the brakes, lights, seals, and other general maintenance items as work order indicates.
• Installs new refrigeration units in a timely and proficient manner
• Inspect, diagnose and troubleshoot refrigeration systems to identify malfunctions and determine repairs
• Inspects trailers for defects according to Department of Transportation specifications.
• Complete all required documentation on inbound and outbound documents. Processes final paperwork such as PM sheet, annual inspection sheet, PD sheet and end of job report.
• Employees are included on an on-call Service Call schedule
• Other duties and tasks as required by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of trailer electrical, suspension, structural systems
• Experience as a trailer, diesel, or heavy-equipment mechanic
• Transportation refrigeration (reefer) system knowledge and diagnostic experience preferred
• 608 certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Valid Driver's License & a satisfactory MVR
• Ability to pass post-offer physical & drug screen
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push or carry up to 100-pound objects with assistance
• Frequently required to sit / stand / kneel / stoop / bend / use hands to handle materials / reach with arms and hands / operate motor-vehicle or job-related equipment / climb ladders

This job description does not list all duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Transport Refrigeration of SD, Inc. / Keizer Refrigeration, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer