Shop Technician

Sonsray,-Inc.; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (PPO + HSA options)

Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

401K with competitive employer contrib

80 hours of annual vacation

Uniforms provided annually

Annual boot voucher of $125.00

Volunteer day off

Birthday meal

Open-door policy

Job summary

Sonsray Fleet Services seeks a Shop Reefer Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain transport refrigeration units such as Thermo King and Carrier, plus APUs, gensets, and V-series units.

You will work with advanced diagnostic tools, perform installations, preventive maintenance, and ensure accurate repair documentation for high-quality service.

Qualifications

• 3+ 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 lift up to 75 lbs and work in shop/outdoor conditions.
• Basic computer literacy for diagnostics and repair logging.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate records of transport refrigeration unit services on trucks, trailers, APUs, and gensets by reviewing shop orders and preparing estimates.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Documentation

Teamwork

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Scanners

Multi-meter

Onboard computers

Freon equipment

Job description

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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.

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Job Title: Shop Technician
Location: Carlstadt- New Jersey
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $25-$40 hour (DOE)

Position Summary:

Sonsray Fleet Services is seeking a skilled Shop Reefer Technician to join our team and keep our customers’ transport refrigeration equipment performing at its best. In this role, you’ll diagnose, repair, and maintain Thermo King and Carrier refrigeration units, APUs, gensets, and V-series units, as well as perform installations and preventive maintenance. You’ll work with advanced diagnostic tools, handle refrigeration systems with precision, and ensure every job meets Sonsray’s high standards of quality and reliability.

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:

• 3+ 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.
• Ability to lift up to 75 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