Reefer Shop Technician

Sonsray Inc; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 3,732,000 - 6,336,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (PPO + HSA options)

Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

401K with employer contributions

Paid vacation 80 hours annually

Uniforms provided

Boot voucher

Volunteer day

Birthday meal

Open-door policy with owner/management

Job summary

Sonsray Inc. in Fontana, CA is seeking a Reefer Shop Technician. You will support reliability and performance of transport refrigeration equipment, delivering quality workmanship in a fast-paced shop.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing Thermo King components, installing units, and maintaining thorough service records. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience with Thermo King, Carrier, APUs, and related systems, plus the ability to lift 50 lbs and work in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience diagnosing and repairing Thermo King, Carrier, APUs, gensets, and V-series units.
• Skilled in using diagnostic tools, scanners, and multi-meters.
• Knowledge of freon systems, leak detection, soldering, and refrigeration component replacement. Able to perform preventative maintenance, installations, and accurate repair documentation.
• EPA 608/609 certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in shop/outdoor conditions.
• Basic computer literacy for diagnostics and repair logging.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosis & Repair: Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair components of truck, trailer, V-series refrigeration units, gensets, and APUs.
• Maintenance & Installation: Perform preventive maintenance, component replacement, and service of refrigeration equipment.
• Documentation & Communication: Maintain accurate records of transport refrigeration unit services and document repairs.
• General Duties: Perform other duties and functions as directed by management.

Skills

Thermo King

APUs

Gensets

V-series units

Diagnostics tools

Tools

Scanners

Multi-meters

Diagnostic software

Job description

Job Title: Reefer Shop Technician

Location: Fontana, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 10:30am to 7pm

Salary Range: $27.09 To $45.99 depending on experience

Position Summary

The Shop Reefer Technician is responsible for supporting the reliability and performance of transport refrigeration equipment while delivering quality workmanship and exceptional customer service in a fast-paced shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosis & Repair:
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair components of truck, trailer, V-series refrigeration units, gensets, and APUs.
  • Identify and repair failures, including removing, replacing, and testing components with a multi-meter.
  • Address freon leaks, which involves assembling, installing parts, soldering, and utilizing specialized refrigeration equipment.
• Maintenance & Installation:
  • Perform preventive maintenance, component replacement, and service of refrigeration equipment.
  • Maintain transport refrigeration systems on trucks, trailers, APUs, V-series units, gensets, and buses using scanners, electronic test equipment, and onboard computers for diagnostics.
  • Install new Thermo King units on trailers, trucks, V-series units, and APUs as required.
• Documentation & Communication:
  • Maintain accurate records of transport refrigeration unit services on trucks, trailers, APUs, and gensets by reviewing shop orders and preparing estimates.
  • Document the details of repairs needed or completed.
• General Duties:
  • Perform other duties and functions as directed by management to support the dealership's objectives.

Qualifications

• 3- 5 years’ experience diagnosing and repairing Thermo King, Carrier, APUs, gensets, and V-series units.
• Skilled in using diagnostic tools, scanners, and multi-meters.
• Knowledge of freon systems, leak detection, soldering, and refrigeration component replacement.Able to perform preventative maintenance, installations, and accurate repair documentation.
• EPA 608/609 certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in shop/outdoor conditions.
• Basic computer literacy for diagnostics and repair logging.

About Sonsray

Sonsray moves mountains for the construction, transportation, and agriculture industries. We are the West Coast's largest Thermo King dealership, offering sales, parts, service, rental, and leasing. We are committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Why work here?

At Sonsray, We Value All Employees, Their Contributions, And Most Importantly, Their Ideas! We Know That The Key To Moving Mountains Is Teamwork. This Is What We Offer Our Team Members

• Medical coverage (PPO + HSA options)
• Dental, Vision, and Life insurance provided at no cost
• 401K with competitive employer contributions
• 80 hours of annual vacation, increasing with years of service
• Uniforms provided annually
• Annual boot voucher of $125.00
• One full paid day off annually for community volunteer work
• Birthday meal provided by Sonsray
• Privately owned and operated, with decisions made based on core values rather than corporate directives
• Annual Holiday Party, including covered airfare and hotel for employees and a guest
• Emphasis on company growth and employee development
• Open-door policy, fostering a collaborative environment with active owner and management involvement