Reefer Fleet Mechanic

Fleet Reefer Mechanic

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

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

Our Reefer Mechanics start at $37.00 43.00/hour depending on experience!

Benefits include:

• 401K with 2% automatic company contribution plus company match up to an additional 6%
• Medical Benefits Start Day One!
• We offer weekly pay, 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

Schedule: Sunday thru Thursday with a 9:00pm start time

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:

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)

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