Technician (Engineering)
Essential Responsibilities:
• Perform Preventive Maintenance on all makes and models of reefer units and APU's.
• Advanced refrigeration skills & diagnosis- leak check, recovery, soldering, evacuation & charging.
• Replacement of components as needed, such as belts, hoses, batteries, starters, alternators, etc.
• Advanced electrical skills & diagnosis utilizing DVOM and other tools as required.
• Battery Maintenance & diagnosis.
• Installation/ removal of Thermo King refrigeration units.
• Use of computer/ laptop to apply to and complete work orders, read service documents/ material, electrical wiring diagrams & schematics, refrigeration flow diagrams, aid in the diagnosis, etc.
• Housekeeping- keeps work area, service bay(s), and toolbox clean and orderly.
• Follows safe working practices and company policies and wear proper PPE.
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Self-motivated and the ability to work efficiently with little or no supervision.
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Contributes to a positive team environment by leading by example through commitment, respect, and communication.
• Demonstrates quality work through accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail of own work.
• Ability to problem-solve and demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Possesses a positive attitude and the ability to develop and build relationships.
• Commitment to a high standard of excellence in customer service.
• Shows adaptability by effectively responding to frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Exhibits superior dependability by consistently arriving to work on time and as scheduled.
• Demonstrates professionalism by acting with integrity, high moral standards, and personal accountability, and wearing the company uniform professionally.
• Shows organizational support by consistently following policy and procedures.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Two to three years of technician experience.
• Diagnostic experience on trailer and bobtail units, both multi and single-temp, vehicle-powered units, and APU's.
· Basic computer skills and knowledge required.
· Must have own tools- DVOM, refrigeration gauges, hand tools, power tools, etc.
• Ability to perform basic mathematic skills.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Comprehends and is able to apply essential refrigeration and 12VDC/Ohm's Law fundamentals.
• Must have a clean Texas driver's license.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs. Able to lift 65 lbs. from floor to shoulder level occasionally.
• Requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, lifting, carrying, and reaching or handling with arms, hands, and fingers.
• Requires crawling and working in narrow spaces.
• Requires frequent repetitive movements, i.e. hammering, turning wrenches, screwdrivers, and impact tools.
• Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.
• Exposed to cold, heat, noise mechanical/electrical fume, or odor.
• Will be required on occasion to work more than 8 hours on one shift.
• Will be required to work at a minimum height of four feet off of the ground.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, mobile equipment, and motor vehicles as required
