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Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company; Bolivar (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company is seeking a skilled Refrigeration Technician to repair, remanufacture, setup and maintain vending, fountain, ice and cooling equipment operated by the company. The role includes delivering equipment to branches and supporting field service needs.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in refrigeration repair, electrical systems, and handling a variety of equipment, plus a valid CDL Class A and relevant fountain/refrigerant certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; five years of refrigeration repair experience.
• CDL Class A license is required; must maintain a good driving record.
• Fountain Certification and refrigerant certifications are required or pursued.
• Ability to diagnose and repair vending, premix, ice, and post‑mix equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain refrigeration systems on vending and fountain equipment.
• Install, diagnose, and repair electrical systems on coin-operated units.
• Deliver, move, and install equipment to branches as needed.
• Maintain paperwork, tickets and service records; provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Refrigeration repair

Electrical systems

Customer communication

Manual dexterity

Driving ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class A license

Fountain Certification

Type I/II Refrigerant Certification

Tools

Leak detection tools

Refrigerant handling equipment

Job description

Description

SUMMARY: Responsible for refrigeration repair, remanufacturing, setup and maintenance of vending, fountain, ice and cooling equipment owned by Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company. Responsible for delivery of equipment to branches.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Responsible for following company policies, procedures and guidelines
• Responsible for timely completion/turn in of paperwork and tickets
• Physical agility to move/manipulate vending, premix, post mix, ice cooled, and electrically cooled equipment into limited space
• Variable work hours and days may be required to meet Customer service and repair needs
• Required to maintain a good driving record
• Required to have a CDL Class A License from the Missouri Department of Motor Vehicle
• Required to be Certified in Refrigeration Repair
• Good verbal and written skills required to communicate effectively/clearly/concisely with Customers and other employees
• Other duties may be assigned or requested.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Requirements

COMPETENCIES: Good interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills required to deal with and provide Customer Service.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required. At least five years of experience in Refrigeration repair and maintenance.

• Skills to install, diagnose and repair refrigeration equipment (including 100% proficiency in leak repair and compressor replacement) related to all types vending, premix and post mix equipment.
• Skills to diagnose, repair and install electrical systems for coin-operated vending, premix, ice and post mix equipment.
• Skills to install, diagnose and repair all types vending, premix, ice cooled and post mix equipment.
• Skills to deliver, move, or load and install all types of vending, premix, post mix, special event equipment.
• Skills to obtain Coca-Cola USA Fountain Certification required for any post mix repair.
• Type I and II Refrigeration certification as mandated by Federal Government. Also any other Refrigeration certification that may be required.
• Skills to handle and work with all types of refrigerants including HC refrigerants. Propane, Isobutane, and Co2.

A series of tests will be administered to determine these skills and abilities. For an employee who is awarded the position and does not possess these skills, he/she must be willing to invest their personal time as required to obtain the training as needed.

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to common inquires or complaints from customers or other employees.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions supplied in both written and verbal format.

Computer Skills: Basic Skills, Excel

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CCNA Fountain Repair Certification, Type I and II Refrigerant Certification and any other Refrigerant Certification that may apply.

Other Skills and Abilities: None

Other Qualifications: None

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Some Required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift, push or pull fountain equipment, vending machines and carton coolers weighting up to 200 – 800 pounds using equipment and other manpower for assistance. Must have ability to get into and work in very close/tight areas in performing service calls and installing equipment.

Ability to maneuver product dolly loaded with product up and down stairs. Lift, push, pull or carry from 10 to 60 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close, distance, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment characteristics described here are representative

of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

While performing the duties of this position, the employee could be exposed to weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.