Mobile Reefer Mechanic

Job: Mobile Reefer Mechanic

Location: Colton, CA

Pay: 33-36/hr

Schedule: Tue-Sat 14:00-22:30

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform preventative maintenance and light repairs on refrigeration units and trailers, minor repairs on door seals, hardware, electrical, mud flaps, routine telematics repairs, minor body work and minor light replacement/repairs.
• Set up and manage repairs with external vendors for work needed that fall outside standard reefer repairs as described here.
• IE: (but not limited to), tires, bulkheads, lights, etc.
• Work outdoors from a service truck at customer locations to safely perform required inspection and repairs
• Perform reefer PMs, trailer PMs/DOT inspections.
• Order/manage parts and maintain accurate inventory levels of service truck.
• Inspect and repair components, including refrigeration unit for missing or loose body parts, loose belts, oil leaks/level, coolant leaks/level, perform a pre-trip diagnostic, fuel tank and brackets, and reefer shoot/bulkhead
• Read and follow electrical schematics and other technical literature
• Utilize computer system (Mechanic’s Work Station/TMT/TMW, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and web apps) to accurately create, track, and complete work orders, including charging out parts, completing labor lines accurately, and describing the repairs completed
• Estimate required repair times
• Communicate with internal and external clients (i.e. other mobile techs, Drivers, Dispatch, and customer dispatch) on stances, wait times, reasons for repair decisions and status updates
• Be willing and able to assist other technicians with reefer and trailer repairs
• Perform proper safety protocols and procedures, including use of protective equipment, and maintain a safe work area in accordance with company policy
• Ability to diagnose and repair reefer unit per alarm codes (minor repairs).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Self-motivated with good time management skills.
• Technical reading aptitude (i.e. electronic service bulletins; repair manuals).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge relative to the importance of diagnosis and repair versus parts replacement.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to provide own tools. 

Basic Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma, or GED is required
• A minimum of two years prior experience in heavy duty trailer maintenance field, or an equivalent combination of  formal/technical education and directly related experience is required
• Successful candidates must be18 years of age or older, with a valid driver’s license 
• Ability to provide own tools. 

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with Thermo King product is preferred
• Transport refrigeration experience is preferred.
• Mobile repair experience is preferred.

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C.R. England is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.