Reefer Fleet Technician - Day Shift

Pinnacle Equipment LLC; Gold River (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Equipment LLC is seeking a Reefer Mechanic in Gold River, CA. You will inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair transport refrigeration units on our fleet of refrigerated trailers and trucks to ensure safe and efficient operation.

The role focuses on diagnosing electrical/mechanical faults, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring regulatory compliance. This position requires 2+ years of refrigeration experience, EPA 608 certification, and a California CDL may be preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years' experience servicing transport refrigeration units or comparable diesel/HVAC equipment.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
• Valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair transport refrigeration units on trailers and trucks.
• Perform preventive maintenance including oil/filter changes, belts, refrigerant level checks.
• Repair electrical, mechanical, and microprocessor control faults.
• Recover, recycle, evacuate, and recharge refrigerant per EPA Section 608.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Respond to road service calls and perform emergency repairs.
• Maintain work orders, service records, and parts-usage logs.
• Follow safety policies and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Refrigeration diagnostics

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Reading schematics

Bilingual EN/SP

Preventive maintenance

Education

EPA Section 608 Universal Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Thermo King systems

Carrier Transicold systems

Electronic diagnostic tools

Fleet maintenance software

Job description

Pinnacle Equipment LLC is seeking a Reefer Mechanic in Gold River, CA. You will inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair transport refrigeration units on our fleet of refrigerated trailers and trucks to ensure safe and efficient operation.

The role focuses on diagnosing electrical/mechanical faults, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring regulatory compliance. This position requires 2+ years of refrigeration experience, EPA 608 certification, and a California CDL may be preferred.