Reefer Technician
Sonsray Machinery, Inc.
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Job summary
Sonsray Machinery, Inc. is hiring a Reefer Technician in North Haven, CT. The role focuses on keeping transport refrigeration equipment operating safely and efficiently, troubleshooting complex systems, and delivering high-quality service in a dealership environment.
The ideal candidate has 2+ years’ experience with Thermo King and related units, EPA 608/609 preferred, and must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied conditions. Salary ranges from $25 to $35 per hour based on experience.
Qualifications
- 2+ years’ experience diagnosing and repairing Thermo King, Carrier, APUs, gensets, and V-series units.
- EPA 608/609 certification is preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in shop/outdoor conditions.
- Basic computer literacy for diagnostics and repair logging.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair components of refrigeration equipment on trucks, trailers, and APUs.
- Perform preventive maintenance, replacements, and service on transport refrigeration systems.
- Install new Thermo King units on trailers and trucks as required.
- Maintain accurate service records and prepare repair estimates.
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Education
Job description
Sonsray employs over 500 people nationwide. We hire for character first and teach the trade, so most of our team has been here longer than most companies have been in business.
What It Means to Be a PaYS Partner
We are proud to be an official corporate partner of the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. This strategic initiative allows us to invest directly in America's service members. Through this partnership, we reconnect our business with the local military community and build a direct talent pipeline from the Armed Forces straight to our team. We don't just thank veterans for their service - we actively recruit, hire, and empower them.
Why We Stand Behind Our Service Members
Veterans bring unmatched work ethic, integrity, and drug-free reliability to the commercial workforce. By opening our doors to these highly trained individuals, we strengthen our business infrastructure while honoring the sacrifices made by the men and women of our military.
Transitioning from military service to a civilian career can be challenging. We bridge that gap by offering actionable opportunities, security, and a clear path forward.
- Guaranteed Job Interviews: Every PaYS Soldier who selects our company is guaranteed a formal interview for open roles upon finishing their service.
- Direct Pipeline: We match Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) with our specific technical, mechanical, operational, and leadership needs.
- Skills Translation: We value military capabilities like discipline, team mechanics, and high-pressure problem solving, recognizing how they translate to corporate success.
- Veteran Support Network: We provide a workplace culture that understands military values, ensuring veterans feel supported from day one.
At Sonsray, we're more than a dealership — we're industry leaders dedicated to keeping businesses moving. Serving construction, transportation, and agricultural sectors, we deliver top-tier equipment, exceptional service, and solutions that drive real results.
Our offerings span equipment sales, rentals, parts, maintenance, and repairs — everything your operation needs to stay efficient. With a growing team of 500+ employees across 33+ locations in 9 states, we've built a dynamic environment that rewards growth, innovation, and performance.
Whether you're launching your career or ready to take it further, Sonsray is where you make an impact.
From a single dealership to a coast-to-coast team of 500+. See how Sonsray became a force in machinery, fleet services, and rental & leasing.
Core Values
Act with uncompromising honesty and compassion in all that we do. Create results we feel proud of.
Committed to moving mountains with the power of teamwork. Tackle each project with energy and excellence.
Enrich and strengthen our local communities. Practice self-awareness, and strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Support our customers with superior resources and industry knowledge. Earn the respect of our customers with personalized, high quality service.
Value and develop our employees' diverse talents. We celebrate initiative and leadership both at home, and in our partnerships.
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- Affordable Medical with PPO + HSA options that decrease with years of service.
- Dental, Vision & Life insurance free of charge.
- 401K with competitive Sonsray contributions and 80 hours of annual vacation that grows with your tenure.
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- Uniforms provided annually
- Annual Boot Voucher worth $125.00
- Factory-certified training at no cost
- On-the-job mentorship with Master Level Technicians
- Tool Program for Apprentice Technicians.
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- Birthday Meal on Sonsray
- One paid day off for community volunteer work annually
- Annual Holiday Party with airfare and hotel covered for you and your +1
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- Open door policy with an active owner and management team
- Privately owned and operated — we're growing and we encourage you to grow with us
- All decisions come from the heart, not a boardroom
See current openings across Sonsray Machinery, Sonsray Fleet Services, and Sonsray Rental & Leasing.
Job Title: Reefer Technician
Location: North Haven, CT
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $25 to $35 per hour based on experience
Position Summary:
The Reefer Technician plays a key role in keeping customers' transport refrigeration equipment operating safely and efficiently. This position is ideal for a mechanically inclined technician who enjoys troubleshooting, working with advanced refrigeration systems, and delivering high-quality service in a fast-paced dealership environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to providing exceptional workmanship.
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:
- 2+ 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 & CASE 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
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