Overview

Thermo King of Houston is Now Hiring a Technician 772 McCarty Street, Houston, TX 77029. Applies knowledge and skills to perform the regular and recurring maintenance, installation, and repair work of the department using any of the equipment authorized and available.

Responsibilities

• Use appropriate materials and equipment to complete assigned work according to specifications, verbal instructions, and established procedures.
• As directed, adapt equipment and materials to meet specific requirements.
• Proficiently operate all assigned equipment and vehicles to perform any operation within the capacity of the machine as necessary to accomplish required work.
• Coordinate work activities with other departments to share information and equipment as required.
• Provide accurate and legible written documentation of jobs performed as required.
• Maintain a strong, personal commitment to the safety culture.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Competencies:

• Demonstrates quality work through accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
• Exhibits efficiency in problem solving skills by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner to ensure deadlines are met.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills and share expertise with others.
• Commitment to superior customer service.
• Contributes to building a positive team environment through commitment, respect and communication.
• Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Demonstrate professionalism by treating others with respect and accepting responsibility for own actions.
• Shows adaptability by effectively responding to frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Exhibits superior dependability by consistently arriving to work on time and as scheduled.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 1 (one) year of experience in diesel engine or compression, or process and instrumentation industry is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Texas State driver's license and be able to operate motor vehicle for test purposes.
• Must maintain Forklift Certification License (Training and Certification provided by employer).
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power-operated tools and equipment, such as welding and oxy/acetylene cutting/brazing equipment, refrigeration gauge assemblies, engine diagnostic tools, AC/DC multimeters, micrometers and other measuring tools as needed to complete assigned jobs.
• Must possess skills necessary to use computer diagnostic equipment.

Physical Demands:

• Physical strength and ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor, including frequent bending, walking, and heavy lifting, for extended periods under dirty and uncomfortable conditions and in all types of weather as necessary.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time and able to climb ladders or steps/stairs to get to equipment.
• Exerts up to 50 lbs of force frequently. Able to lift 65 pounds from floor to shoulder height occasionally.
• Ability to frequently exert the pound force limits for push/pull 50lb f (no wheels) or 100lb f (wheels).
• Must be able to drive service vehicle at least 80 continuous miles.
• Will be required on occasion to work more than 8 hours on shift.
• Requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, lifting, carrying, and reaching or handling with arms, hands, and fingers, working in narrow spaces.
• Requires frequent repetitive movements, i.e. hammering, turning wrenches, or use of screwdrivers.
• Must also follow up and keep up with any changes in Certification level added by Thermo King Corp.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers.
• Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.
• Working in the vicinity of hazardous, flammable materials and solvents and engine exhaust fumes, along with refrigeration gases.