Transport Refrigeration Tech II: TK Systems & Diagnostics

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

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.