Reefer Technician I
WALMART HENDERSON NC
Sunday-Wednesday 6:00am-4:30pm
Position open to remote: No

Who We Are:
At U.S. Xpress, we’re proud to have one of the largest, newest and most technologically advanced fleets in the entire nation. But machines don’t make our company great. People do— —especially the highly trained problem—solvers who keep these sophisticated machines running at their peak. How we see it, every time you help a delivery arrive on time, you’ve enabled us to fulfill our word to a customer. That’s why we believe you deserve a highly competitive compensation package, including a technician sign—on bonus, boot allowance, and more. So if you’re driven to passionately pursue your goals, we’re eager to welcome you to our team. Because when we focus our varied talents on reshaping the future of transportation, that’s what we call the POWER OF U.S.

Why U.S. Xpress?
Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you’re passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below!

• Sign On Bonus
• Sponsored ASE Certification
• Boot Allowance
• Vacation, Sick, & Personal time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision

What You’ll Do:
Responsible for preventative maintenance and repairs of truck/trailer refrigeration and air conditioning (reefer) units. Conducts general and non-scheduled maintenance, including inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and/or replacing components and systems.

• Perform all levels of maintenance services, with primary focus on refrigeration units such as Thermo King and/or Carrier commercial trailer refrigeration equipment.
• Diagnose complex mechanical, refrigerant, and electrical problems related to reefer systems (single & multi-temp), including engine, cooling, heating and on board computer modules; read complex schematics associated with reefer equipment.
• Perform repairs and diagnostics on starting and charging system, complex cooling and re-charge, and electrical, including common fault codes. Repairs may include leak detection procedures, compressor replacements, rebuilding throttling valves, soldering refrigerant lines, evaporator/condenser replacements and front main engine seal replacements.
• Identify warrantable repairs and document on repair order.
• Use hand and/or power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment and jacks/hoists to perform repairs and maintenance on trailers and reefer units in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Identify and obtain necessary replacement parts as needed to execute repairs; inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
• Perform both Truck and Trailer Preventative Maintenance and DOT inspections as needed.
• Stay abreast of changes in reefer system technology; attend training courses deemed necessary by the Company.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:
Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience

• 2-4 years of hands-on Reefer Technician experience required.
• A Technical Diploma from an accredited Diesel Technology Program with a transport refrigerant course may substitute for 1 year of the required experience.

Skills/Certifications

• EPA Refrigeration Universal 608 and 609 certifications required (Type II).
• Carrier Introduction and Thermo King Basic courses required.
• Valid driver’s license required; valid CDL license with Air Brake Certification preferred.
• Training certifications in Heavy Duty Truck Trailer repair, such as ASE, preferred.
• Must be able to read, interpret and follow refrigeration and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency in the use of all necessary tools of the trade required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to read and write.
• Must provide and use basic hand and air tools to complete repair tasks.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements—Repair Shop Settings
The physical requirements for this position match the needs of a well—lit and well—ventilated repair shop environment. Candidates for this role should be able to stand or walk for long periods of time, extensively work with their hands, and communicate verbally with their teammates. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
U.S. Xpress is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce.

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