Reefer Tech I

Job Description:

Job Summary: As a Refrigeration Technician I, you'll perform basic to mid-range diagnostics, troubleshooting, maintenance, and minor repairs and replacements.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

Troubleshooting / Maintenance / Repair & Replacement:

• Performs basic to mid-range diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Performs basic welding
• Performs basic repairs / replacements and preventative maintenance in assigned specific classification
• May work with others in an apprentice style environment
• Assists in basic repairs as needed
• Repairs / replaces / adjusts belts
• Repairs / replaces coolant hoses
• Performs oil and filter changes
• Repairs / replaces chute
• Diagnoses / repairs starting systems
• Troubleshoots / repairs basic electrical system
• Performs minor trailer and refrigeration repair
• Performs Associate Refrigeration Tech duties

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications & Key Requirements:

Work Experience:

• 1+ years of mechanical experience - Required
• Experience as a tractor mechanic - Required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• A skilled level of welding (preferred) - Preferred
• Some knowledge of maintenance on trailers, including refrigeration units - Required
• Familiarity with general preventative maintenance and safety procedures - Required
• Computer skills - Required
• Ability to read schematic diagrams - Required
• Work in a team environment - Required
• Begin actively pursuing the required certification for next Technician level - Required
• Obtain the minimum expected tool set - Required

Education:

• HS Diploma or GED or equivalent - Required
• 2+ years of trade school or 1+ years of mechanical experience - Required

Licenses/Certifications:

• Obtain a CDL within 6 months of job start - Required
• Meet H-E-B driving qualifications - Required

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Lift 100 lbs and carry a distance of 5 ft
• Work sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and in a prone position
• Work with hands over head
• Climb; work from a ladder

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last revised: 9/1/2013