Refrigeration Technician (Thermo King/Carrier)

Sanco Thermo King; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA with Company Matching

401(k) with Company Contribution

Company-Paid Life and Short-Term

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Holiday Pay and PTO

Job summary

Sanco Thermo King in Cedar Falls, IA is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain commercial refrigeration systems and APUs.

You will collaborate with service writers, leadership, parts, drivers, and customers to deliver timely, high-quality repairs in line with DOT and company standards, while documenting every job.

This full-time role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• DOT Physical Certification.
• Technical degree or certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair refrigeration units and APUs for commercial fleets.
• Collaborate daily with service writers, leadership, parts, drivers, vendors, and customers.
• Explain findings clearly to customers and provide actionable recommendations.
• Submit accurate paperwork and document every job to company standards.

Skills

Advanced Diagnostics

APU & Refrigeration

Preventive Maintenance

DOT Compliance

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

GED

DOT Physical Certification

Technical degree or certification (nice to have)

Job description

$3,000 sign on bonus

Professional Summary:

Experienced Technician with a strong mechanical aptitude and experienced in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining commercial refrigeration systems and auxiliary power units (APUs). Adept at troubleshooting complex issues, collaborating with cross functional teams, and delivery timely, high quality repairs in alignment with DOT and company standards.

Skills

• Advanced Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• APU & Refrigeration System Repairs
• Preventive Maintenance
• DOT Physical Compliance
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication
• Team Collaboration & Leadership Support

Professional Experience

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, and full-scale repairs on refrigeration units and APUs for a wide range of commercial fleet vehicles
• Collaborate daily with Service Writers, leadership team, the parts department, drivers, vendors, and customers
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers to explain findings and provide recommendations
• Submit accurate and timely paperwork, ensuring every job is documented to company standards.

Education & Certifications

• Requires a high school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• DOT Physical Certified
• Technical degree or certification is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Company Matching
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Company-Paid Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Holiday Pay and PTO