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Refrigeration Technician - 608 Certification Required

Performance Foodservice
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2026
Job Description

Position Details:

  • Schedule is 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Sunday - Thursday
  • Pay starts at $30.00 per hour or more based off experience
  • Benefits Day 1 of Employment

We Deliver the Goods:

  • Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
  • Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
  • Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

A Refrigeration Technician will diagnose, overhaul, adjust, and repair all series of motor truck and trailer equipment with the primary focus on all refrigeration unit maintenance equipment designed for commercial trucks and trailers. Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace and complete all required repairs on commercial reefer equipment.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of components on truck and trailer reefer units.
  • Maintaining transport refrigeration unit on trucks and trailers by performing diagnostics using scanners, electronic test equipment, and onboard computers.
  • Supports the company's college recruiting efforts by developing relationships with partner universities and participating in recruiting activities to attract students to job openings.
  • Completing preventive maintenance, component replacement, and service to refrigeration equipment.
  • Maintains truck and trailer refrigeration units and truck’s APU by reviewing shop orders.
  • Repairing failures; removing, replacing, and testing for Freon leaks, assembling and installing parts and components involving soldering, welding, and the use of refrigeration equipment.
  • Installing various new units on trailers, trucks, and vans.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Required Experience:

3 year's experience working on Thermo King or Carrier reefer units. Must be 608 certified. Must have specialized training and experience in the overhaul of refrigeration components. Proficiency in the use of all necessary tools of trade is required. Must have ability to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit and regularly lift or move up to 50lbs and occasionally lift or move up to 100lbs/45kg. Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment. Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule and work at the specific location. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must own your own tools.

Compensation

$30.00 per hour or more based off experience

Salary : $30

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