Mobile Reefer Technician: Field Diagnostics & Repairs

C.R. England, Inc.; Colton (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

C.R. England seeks a Mobile Reefer Mechanic in Colton, CA to troubleshoot, diagnose, and service refrigeration units on trailers from a service truck at customer sites. You will perform PMs, minor repairs, and coordinate with external vendors for larger work.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years in heavy-duty trailer maintenance, with a valid driver’s license and the ability to supply their own tools. Thermo King/TR experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years in heavy-duty trailer maintenance.
• Must be 18+ with valid driver’s license.
• Ability to provide own tools.
• Experience with Thermo King products and transport refrigeration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform preventative maintenance and light repairs on refrigeration units and trailers.
• Set up and manage repairs with external vendors for work outside standard reefer repairs.
• Work outdoors from a service truck at customer locations to perform inspections and repairs.
• Perform reefer PMs and trailer PMs/DOT inspections.
• Order and manage parts and maintain inventory levels of the service truck.
• Read and follow electrical schematics and technical literature.
• Use Mechanic’s Work Station/TMT/TMW, MS Teams, Outlook to track and complete work orders.
• Estimate required repair times.
• Communicate with drivers, dispatch, and customers about status and decisions.
• Be willing to assist other technicians with reefer and trailer repairs.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Time management

Technical reading

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer knowledge

Customer service

Own tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job: Mobile Reefer Mechanic

Location: Colton, CA

Pay: 33-36/hr

Schedule: Tue-Sat 14:00-22:30

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform preventative maintenance and light repairs on refrigeration units and trailers, minor repairs on door seals, hardware, electrical, mud flaps, routine telematics repairs, minor body work and minor light replacement/repairs.
• Set up and manage repairs with external vendors for work needed that fall outside standard reefer repairs as described here.
• IE: (but not limited to), tires, bulkheads, lights, etc.
• Work outdoors from a service truck at customer locations to safely perform required inspection and repairs
• Perform reefer PMs, trailer PMs/DOT inspections.
• Order/manage parts and maintain accurate inventory levels of service truck.
• Inspect and repair components, including refrigeration unit for missing or loose body parts, loose belts, oil leaks/level, coolant leaks/level, perform a pre-trip diagnostic, fuel tank and brackets, and reefer shoot/bulkhead
• Read and follow electrical schematics and other technical literature
• Utilize computer system (Mechanic’s Work Station/TMT/TMW, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and web apps) to accurately create, track, and complete work orders, including charging out parts, completing labor lines accurately, and describing the repairs completed
• Estimate required repair times
• Communicate with internal and external clients (i.e. other mobile techs, Drivers, Dispatch, and customer dispatch) on stances, wait times, reasons for repair decisions and status updates
• Be willing and able to assist other technicians with reefer and trailer repairs
• Perform proper safety protocols and procedures, including use of protective equipment, and maintain a safe work area in accordance with company policy
• Ability to diagnose and repair reefer unit per alarm codes (minor repairs).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Self-motivated with good time management skills.
• Technical reading aptitude (i.e. electronic service bulletins; repair manuals).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge relative to the importance of diagnosis and repair versus parts replacement.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to provide own tools.

Basic Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma, or GED is required
• A minimum of two years prior experience in heavy duty trailer maintenance field, or an equivalent combination of formal/technical education and directly related experience is required
• Successful candidates must be18 years of age or older, with a valid driver’s license
• Ability to provide own tools.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with Thermo King product is preferred
• Transport refrigeration experience is preferred.
• Mobile repair experience is preferred.

C.R. England 2025