Journeyman Refrigeration

The Journeyman refrigeration mechanic is required and must be able to service and repair all types of terminal refrigeration equipment, including containers, mounted A/C, and gensets, while assisting in keeping cargo flowing in a timely and efficient manner.

Essential Duties:

• Removal/Replacement/Trouble shooting of electrical systems
• Removal/Replacement/Trouble shooting of Air Conditioning systems
• Tracking/Tracing/Trouble shooting intermittent issues
• Identifying/Rectifying primary and secondary system malfunctions
• Removal/Replacement/Trouble shooting of diagnostic systems

• Mounting/Dismounting generator using a forklift
• Trouble shooting of generator diesel engines

Capabilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair all types of terminal refrigeration equipment, including containers, generators, and A/C units, while maintaining a safe work area
• Be able to read and follow electrical diagrams
• Comfortable working with Variable Frequency Drives and utilizing current trouble shooting techniques.
• Be able to communicate, both verbal and written
• Work as directed by General Foreman
• Maintain positive attitude amongst colleagues and terminal personnel
• Stay focused under high pressure situations, including reefer load repairs

Requirements:

• Two years of related schooling or five years of applicable experience.
• Selected candidate will be required to be a member of the IAM Union and will be governed by the applicable bargaining unit agreement.
• Must have current EPA cards and field related tools
• Skilled at brazing refrigeration lines as needed.
• Strong working knowledge of Carrier, Daikin, Thermo King, and Starcool refrigeration units

Physical Working Conditions

• Requires the full use of the person’s hands, arms and legs.
• Must be physically able to work from gangways, Stools, Ladders, Scissor Lifts and Reach all without being afraid of heights.
• Upper-body strength to be able to lift heavier parts such as compressors and evaporator coils.
• Standing, sitting, squatting when necessary.
• Able to see and hear fast moving equipment.
• Able to work all Hours 7 days a week
• Will be assigned to a Day or Night Shift