Refrigeration Technician II

Kirby; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby is seeking full-time technicians to join our transportation services team, focusing on Transport Refrigeration equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance on trailers, trucks, and APUs, diagnose refrigeration systems, and install Thermo King units.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical background, TK certification or in progress, and own tools. Strong communication, reliability, and a safety-first attitude are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related education preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience and TK certification or in process.
• Mechanical background with trade school or related education.
• Own tools including DVOM, refrigeration gauges, hand tools, and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on trailers, trucks, and APUs.
• Conduct basic refrigeration diagnosis: leak check, recovery, evacuation and charging.
• Replace components such as belts, hoses, batteries, starters, and alternators.
• Perform basic electrical diagnosis using DVOM and other tools.
• Maintain and diagnose batteries.
• Install/remove Thermo King refrigeration units.
• Use laptop to read service documents, read wiring diagrams and refrigeration flow diagrams, and aid diagnosis.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas; follow safety practices.

Skills

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Dependability

Professionalism

Adaptability

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

TK certification in progress

Trade school or related education

Tools

DVOM

Refrigeration gauges

Hand tools

Power tools

Thermo King equipment knowledge

Job description

Seeking full time technicians interested in starting or continuing a career in the transportation industry working on Transport Refrigeration equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform Preventive Maintenance on trailers, trucks, apu’s.
• Basic refrigeration skills & diagnosis- leak check, recovery, evacuation & charging.
• Replacement of components as needed such as belts, hoses, batteries, starters, alternators, etc.
• Basic electrical skills & diagnosis utilizing DVOM and other tools as required.
• Battery Maintenance & diagnosis.
• Installation/ removal of Thermo King refrigeration units.
• Use of computer/ laptop to apply to and complete work orders, read service documents/ material, electrical wiring diagrams & schematics, refrigeration flow diagrams, aid in diagnosis, etc.
• Housekeeping- keeps work area, service bay(s), toolbox clean and orderly.
• Follows safe working practices and company policies, wears proper PPE.

Qualifications

Competencies

• Self-motivated and the ability to work efficiently with little or no supervision.
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Contributes to a positive team environment by leading by example through commitment, respect and communication.
• Demonstrates quality work through accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail of own work.
• Ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgement and decision-making skills.
• Possesses a positive attitude and ability to develop and build relationships.
• Commitment to a high standard of excellence in customer service.
• Shows adaptability by effectively responding to frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Exhibits superior dependability by consistently arriving to work on time and as scheduled.
• Demonstrates professionalism by acting with integrity, high moral standards, and personal accountability.
• Shows organizational support by consistently following policy and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of experience and TK certified or in the process of TK certification.
• Ideal candidate will possess a mechanical background and trade school or related education.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge required.
• Must have own tools- DVOM, refrigeration gauges, hand tools, power tools, etc.
• Ability to perform basic mathematic skills.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Comprehends and able to apply basic refrigeration and 12VDC/ Ohm’s Law fundamentals.

Physical Demands

• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to lift 65 lbs. from floor to shoulder level occasionally.
• Requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, lifting, carrying, and reaching or handling with arms, hands, and fingers.
• Requires crawling and working in narrow spaces.
• Requires frequent repetitive movements, i.e. hammering, turning wrenches, screwdrivers and impact tools.
• Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.
• Exposed to cold, heat, noise mechanical/electrical fume or odor.
• Will be required on occasion to work more than 8 hours on one shift.
• Will be required to work at a minimum height of four feet off of the ground.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, mobile equipment and motor vehicles as required.