What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Refrigeration Technician position at Performance Foodservice?
Job Title: Refrigeration Technician
Location: Elizabeth and Piscataway, NJ locations
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Refrigeration Technician to join our team. The successful candidate 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair components on truck and trailer reefer units.
- Maintain transport refrigeration unit on trucks and trailers by performing diagnostics using scanners, electronic test equipment, and onboard computers.
- Support the company's college recruiting efforts by developing relationships with partner universities and participating in recruiting activities to attract students to job openings.
- Complete preventive maintenance, component replacement, and service to refrigeration equipment.
- Maintain truck and trailer refrigeration units and truck's APU by reviewing shop orders.
- Repair failures; remove, replace, and test for Freon leaks, assemble and install parts and components involving soldering, welding, and the use of refrigeration equipment.
- Install various new units on trailers, trucks, and vans.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
- 4-6 years' experience with tractor trailer maintenance
- Specialized training and experience in the overhaul of refrigeration components
- Mechanical experience in heavy diesel equipment/electrical diagnostics
- Proficiency in the use of all necessary tools of trade
- Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit and regularly lift or move up to 50lbs and occasionally lift or move up to 100lbs/45kg
- Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment
- Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule and work at the specific location
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Owning own tools
Salary: $31.00 per hour or more based on experience
About Us:
Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor that maintains a unique relationship with local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Our team delivers delicious food and goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Performance Food Group provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Salary : $31
