Refrigeration (Reefer) Mechanic

Description

Is borrowing tools a sin to you; and not returning borrowed tools a crime?

For you, an open hood is like a moth to a flame.

Do you know every type of automotive fluid by taste, but not by choice?

You don’t think of repairs based on what it they cost, but on how much aggravation is involved.

URM Stores, Inc. is looking for a full time Refrigeration (Reefer) Mechanic to join our team. The Reefer Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and pre-tripping Thermo King, and Carrier units. You will troubleshoot and complete repairs on Thermo King and Carrier gensets. The ideal candidate should have previous experience as a mechanic/technician in the transport refrigeration industry. 

Candidate must be able to work the following shift: Sunday-Thursday 9:00 pm – 5:00 am.

Duties will include:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair components on the truck, trailer, and V-series refrigeration units.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair components on gensets and APU’s.
• Maintain transport refrigeration systems on trucks, trailers, APU, V-series, Gensets, and Bus by performing diagnostics using scanners, electronic test equipment, and onboard computers.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance, component replacement, and service the refrigeration equipment.
• Able to maintain transport refrigeration units on trucks, trailers, APU’s and Genset’s by reviewing shop orders, writing up estimates, and the details of the repairs needed or completed. In some cases, contact the customer directly to explain the job needed or completed.
• Repair failures; remove, replace, and test with a multimeter.
• Repair freon leaks, assemble and install parts and components involving soldering, and use refrigeration equipment.
• Perform miscellaneous-related duties as required and assigned by the manager.

Requirements:

• Experience with Reefer units (Thermo King and/or Carrier).
• 609 and 608 Certifications strongly preferred.
• EPA Type 2 License preferred.
• ASE Certification preferred.
• Basic Computer skills required.
• Ability to run and understand diagnostics.
• 2-5 years of Transport Refrigeration Technical, or equivalent experience.
• Valid Class A CDL license. 
• Must be able to be work a swing shift.
• Must possess the tools required to accomplish the essential job results required.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.

You Belong Here!

We are proud to be a part of the number one food distributor in the Inland Northwest. Since 1921 URM has been a retailer-owned business. URM’s core business is the purchasing, warehousing, and delivery of merchandise inventory to its Member-Owners. The shareholders of URM are all retail grocers who provide groceries to their local communities. URM operates on a cooperative basis, which means that all its net earnings on business done with or for its member-owners through its Patronage Departments are allocated and paid to its Member-Owners in the form of patronage dividends. Over the years, sales volume has grown to over $1 billion and employment to over 2,900 employees at URM and its subsidiaries—Rosauers Supermarkets and Peirone Produce.

We work in a supportive team environment and in addition to our amazing culture, our employees enjoy many perks, and below are a few of the highlights of our Amazing compensation package:

• Our full-scale wage is $32.41 per hour, our starting wage is determined by verifiable experience and certifications as shown in the examples below:
  • 0-5 months experience - $26.58 per hour
  • 6 months experience - $27.55 per hour
  • 12 months experience - $28.84 per hour
  • 18 months experience - $31.11 per hour
  • 24 months or more experience - $32.41 per hour (full scale)
• Annual Contractual Wage Increases each June!
• Medical/Vision/RX Insurance Benefits - URM pays 100% of the premium for the employee and for their dependents!!!
• Premium Dental plan
• Company paid contribution to the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan for the employee’s retirement benefits.
• DOT Medical Card Recertification's covered at 100% by URM!
• Retirement Medical Plan
• One-week paid vacation after your first six months, with an additional week vacation on your 1-year anniversary
• Five Paid Holidays, plus four float holidays after your first year!
• Fun employee events, such as Employee Family Night at the Spokane Indian Game, March Madness Company Brackets and Holiday Breaks with great prizes!
• We also offer an Amazing Employee Discount Program at our Company-owned Grocery Stores!!!!

URM Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Citizenship, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Ancestry, Veteran Status, Genetic Information, Service in the Uniformed Services or any other classification protected by state or federal law. We are also committed to providing a work environment that is free of all forms of discrimination, regarding recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, compensation and all other conditions of employment.

The selected candidate must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, physical abilities test, and drug test (including marijuana), as URM is a drug free workplace.

Salary : $27 - $32