What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Technician / Refrigeration Technician - Madison, WI position at TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION INC?
Diesel Technician / Reefer Technician – Madison, WI
Transport Refrigeration, Inc. (TRI) | Thermo King Dealer
📍 Madison, WI – Near DeForest
🕒 Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 1st Shift
💰 $55,000 - $100,000/year, based on experience
🔧 Build Your Career in Transport Refrigeration
Transport Refrigeration, Inc. (TRI), a Thermo King dealership, is hiring Diesel Technicians, Diesel Mechanics, and Reefer/Transport Refrigeration Technicians for our Madison, WI location.
Whether you're an experienced technician or newer to the trade, TRI provides paid on-the-job training and Thermo King factory training to help you build a long-term career in transport refrigeration, diesel, and mobile HVAC.
You'll diagnose and repair transport refrigeration units, APUs, diesel heaters, and truck cab A/C systems that keep trucks, trailers, and refrigerated transportation equipment operating.
💰 Pay & Benefits
- $55,000 - $100,000/year, based on experience
- Monday–Friday, 1st shift
- Monthly Technician incentive up to $500
- Quarterly shop productivity bonus up to $1,000
- PTO begins accruing Day 1
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Multiple medical plan options
- Company HSA contributions
- Company-paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Boot & safety glasses allowance up to $100 for reach per year
- Tuition reimbursement for recent technical school graduates up to $7,200
- Paid training and certification support
- Benefits begin the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment
🎓 Paid Training & Career Growth
You don't have to be an expert in transport refrigeration to build a career with TRI.
- Paid on-the-job training
- Thermo King factory training
- Opportunity to earn Thermo King Certi-Tech certification
- Training in transport refrigeration and mobile HVAC systems
- Opportunity to advance your technical skills and certifications
- Long-term career growth within a growing Thermo King dealership
🔧 What You'll Do
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain transport refrigeration units
- Service and repair APUs and diesel-powered heaters
- Diagnose and repair truck cab A/C and HVAC systems
- Perform preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs
- Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems
- Perform road service calls and participate in an on-call rotation after training
- Use diagnostic equipment, shop tools, hoists, and other service equipment
- Complete repairs within standard repair times while maintaining quality and safety
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional shop
✅ What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED; technical school preferred
- Previous experience in diesel, automotive, HVAC, refrigeration, or mechanical repair
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to obtain and maintain required tools/toolbox
- Proficient mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to work overtime when needed
- Driven to learn and develop new technical skills
- Ability to obtain required industry certifications, including:
- Thermo King Certi-Tech
- EPA 608 & 609
🚛 Why Work With TRI?
Transport Refrigeration, Inc. is a growing Thermo King dealership providing sales, service, and OEM parts for transport refrigeration systems, heavy-duty mobile A/C systems, APUs, and diesel-fired heaters.
Our technicians work on a variety of equipment and customer applications, giving you the opportunity to build specialized skills in an industry where refrigeration, diesel, HVAC, and electrical systems come together.
We invest in training, technical development, teamwork, and long-term career opportunities.
📩 Apply Today
If you're a Diesel Technician, Diesel Mechanic, Reefer Technician, Refrigeration Technician, HVAC Technician, Automotive Technician, or Heavy-Duty Technician looking to expand your skills and build a career in transport refrigeration, we'd like to hear from you!
Transport Refrigeration, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
No recruiting agencies, please.
Salary : $55,000 - $100,000