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Mechanic - Diesel

Transport Specialists, Inc. - Thermo King
Lexington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2027

Summary

Transport Specialists is the Thermo King dealership for Northeast, Central, Southern Ohio, and Eastern Kentucky. We have been selling and servicing the most dependable and industry leading refrigeration and heating units on the market for over 40 years. Through our consistent application of high levels of standard and responsibility, we have built a significant share position within our market area. Honesty and integrity are the hallmark of Transport Specialists. The majority of our employees have been with us for over 25 years and our relationship with our customers is the driving force behind Transport Specialists, the leader in transport refrigeration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Drills holes and installs mounting brackets and hangers into trucks and trailers.

Lifts or hoists and aligns components into position.

Screws, bolts, rivets, welds, and brazes parts to assemble structural and functional components such as motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring harnesses, valves, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, and pipes.

Connects hoses and/or pipes to functional components and water or power system of premises.

Pumps specified gas or fluid into system.

Starts system, observes operation, reads gauges and instruments, and adjusts mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control level of fluid, pressure, and temperature in system.

Dismantles malfunctioning systems and tests components.

Replaces or adjusts defective or worn parts to repair systems.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service ; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current valid driver's license, DOT medical card, company provided standardization test for Thermo King certification.

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $26

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