Reefer Technician

Looking for a career where you can make an impact?; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401K

Vacation & PTO

Boot voucher

Volunteer day

Job summary

Sonsray in North Haven, CT is hiring a Reefer Technician to keep transport refrigeration equipment operating safely and efficiently. You will troubleshoot, repair, and install units on trucks, trailers, and APUs, in a fast-paced dealership environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of hands-on experience with Thermo King and related systems, is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable using diagnostic tools, scanners, and multi-meters. EPA 608/609 certification is preferred.

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.
• EPA 608/609 certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).

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; install Thermo King units.
• Documentation & Communication: Maintain records of services and prepare estimates.
• General Duties: Support dealership objectives with other duties as directed by management.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic reasoning

Preventive maintenance

Education

EPA 608/609 certification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Scanners

Multi-meters

Soldering

Job description

Looking for a career where you can make an impact?

Join SONSRAY and be part of a team that keeps industries moving forward!

At SONSRAY, we are more than just a dealership – we are industry leaders dedicated to keeping businesses moving. Serving the construction, transportation, and agricultural sectors, we provide top-tier equipment, exceptional customer service, and innovative solutions that drive success.

Our comprehensive offerings include equipment sales, rentals, parts, maintenance, and repairs, ensuring our customers have everything they need to operate efficiently.
With a growing team of 500+ employees across 33+ locations in 9 states, we foster a dynamic work environment that values growth, innovation, and performance-driven success.

Whether you’re looking to build your career or support industries that power our world, SONSRAY is the place to make an impact.

Ready to power industries and drive success?

Department: Service

Location: 126 Quinnipiac Ave
North Haven, CT, 06473

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

Join the SONSRAY Team and be part of something bigger!