Refrigeration Technician Apprentice – Field Install & PM

Kirby; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo King of Dallas is hiring a Refrigeration Apprentice Technician in Fort Worth, TX. The role involves installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing Thermo King reefer units, APUs, and heating equipment.

You will perform preventive maintenance, install and service equipment on trailer and truck systems, read electrical schematics, and work safely. A valid driver's license and basic mechanical skills are preferred; on-the-job training and certification are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; trade school preferred.
• 0–2 years of trade school or equivalent experience.
• Must have or acquire tools needed for this position.
• Must have the ability to maintain a forklift license.
• Must possess a valid driver license and the ability to operate motor vehicles for test purposes.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on trailer equipment (A & B).
• Install new units on truck equipment.
• Replace or reinstall alternators on truck equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on Tripac (A & B).
• Install new Tripac APUs.
• Replace or reinstall fuel pumps on trailer equipment.
• Read electrical and refrigeration schematics.
• Solder parts.

Skills

Basic mechanical knowledge

4-cycle engine knowledge

Ohm's Law knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Tool usage

Diagnostic tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school (0–2 years)

Valid driver license

Tools

Welding equipment

Refrigeration gauge sets

Engine diagnostic tools

AC/DC multimeters

Job description

Thermo King of Dallas is hiring a Refrigeration Apprentice Technician in Fort Worth, TX. The role involves installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing Thermo King reefer units, APUs, and heating equipment.

You will perform preventive maintenance, install and service equipment on trailer and truck systems, read electrical schematics, and work safely. A valid driver's license and basic mechanical skills are preferred; on-the-job training and certification are provided.