Equipment Installer - Rockford, IL

Equipment Installer – Rockford, IL

🏢 Transport Refrigeration, Inc. | Thermo King Dealer
🕒 Full-Time | Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM |📍 Rockford, IL
💰 $24.00 - $26.00/hour based on experience

🔗 Apply now: http://www.trcompanies.com/careers-rockfordil

🔧 Build, Install & Keep Commercial Equipment Moving

Transport Refrigeration, Inc. (TRA), a Thermo King dealership, is looking for a motivated and mechanically skilled Equipment Installer to join our new Rockford, IL team.

In this hands-on role, you'll install APUs, transport refrigeration units, cab air conditioning systems, air and coolant heaters, and other custom equipment on commercial trucks and trailers.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in diesel, automotive, HVAC, truck equipment, refrigeration, or mechanical installation who enjoys working with tools, solving problems, and learning new equipment.

💼 What We Offer

• $24.00 - $26.00/hour based on experience
• Full-time employment
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Multiple plan options to choose from to meet your needs
• HSA with employer contributions
• Employer-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
• PTO starts Day 1
• Paid holidays
• Paid training and certification support
• Career growth opportunities
• Boot and safety glasses allowance
• Training opportunities with Thermo King and related equipment

🚧 What You'll Do

• Install APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) systems on commercial trucks
• Install cab air heaters and coolant heaters
• Install new and used transport refrigeration units (TRUs / reefer units)
• Install cab air conditioning systems
• Assemble custom products, components, and equipment for customers and OEMs
• Follow installation procedures and meet standard installation times
• Operate company and customer vehicles, forklifts, hoists, and shop equipment
• Use hand tools, air tools, ladders, scaffolding, and creepers safely
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Complete work orders and required documentation accurately
• Travel occasionally for training, customer installations, or road service
• Work at customer locations and outdoors in varying weather conditions when needed
• Follow company safety procedures and maintain confidentiality
• Perform other duties as assigned

🧰 What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational or technical training preferred
• Experience in equipment installation, diesel, automotive, HVAC, refrigeration, truck equipment, or a related mechanical field is preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to learn new equipment and installation procedures
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license
• Basic computer and math skills
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Professional appearance and dependable work habits
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to work overtime when business needs require
• Must travel for training and customer needs
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment

📋 Certifications You'll Obtain

You'll receive training and support to obtain certifications required for the position, including:

• EPA 609 Refrigerant Certification
• Thermo King TriPac / APU Installation Certification
• Forklift Certification

🔧 Tools & Equipment

Employees in this role must have a toolbox with standard and metric hand tools and air tools appropriate for the work.

💪 Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on installation position. You should be comfortable with:

• Lifting up to 100 lbs several times per day
• Frequently standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, and climbing
• Pushing and pulling equipment and materials
• Repetitive hand and arm movements and frequent gripping
• Working from ladders, scaffolding, and creepers
• Working in and around trucks, trailers, and shop equipment

🌦️ Work Environment

The position is primarily based in a service/shop environment but may require road calls, customer-site work, and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

You may occasionally be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and moderate levels of shop noise.

⭐ Why You'll Succeed at TRI

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy hands-on mechanical work and working with tools
• Take pride in doing quality work correctly the first time
• Are dependable and willing to learn
• Can work safely while maintaining productivity
• Communicate well with coworkers and customers
• Stay organized and pay attention to installation details
• Are willing to take on new challenges and develop your technical skills

🏢 About Transport Refrigeration, Inc.

Transport Refrigeration, Inc. is a growing network of Thermo King dealerships providing sales, service, parts, and support for transport refrigeration, truck equipment, APUs, heating, and air conditioning systems.

Our teams help keep commercial transportation equipment operating safely and efficiently throughout the region.

📩 Apply Today

If you're mechanically inclined, enjoy hands-on installation work, and want to build your skills in transport refrigeration, APUs, HVAC, and commercial truck equipment, we'd like to hear from you.

Transport Refrigeration, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Direct applicants only – no recruiting agencies.

Salary : $24 - $26