Shop Technician
Location: Redford, MI
Job Description:
At Thermo King Michigan we want you to feel valued as an individual and as part of our team. We value our team members and believe our culture reflects that. We have good people that have integrity and treat others with dignity and respect, and because of that, people want to stay with us. In fact, it’s not unusual to see longevity of 20+ years in our company. We also encourage a work life balance and provide an engaging and rewarding atmosphere that encourages continuous improvement.
Thermo King Michigan’s Redford Township location has a career opportunity for a reefer shop mechanic. The right individual will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working on equipment in the trucking, heavy equipment, automotive, industrial or transport refrigeration industries. The right individual will have the opportunity to become a Certified Master Thermo King Technician, with an earning potential between $40-$50 per hour.
In-depth training is provided.
Qualifications:
- Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair and service mechanical equipment. Experience reading electrical and refrigeration schematics.
- Tools to work on transport refrigeration equipment
- Able to be on call one weekend every 6 weeks.
- Able to be on call one dedicated night during the week.
- Have a clean driving record, a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation.
- Ability or willingness to drive a class 8 truck (chauffer license and DOT physical will be needed).
- Clearly document the diagnostics and repairs that were performed.
- Write and speak English.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with supervisors, managers, and customers.
- Proficient with a laptop or tablet and Microsoft Windows.
- Prefer candidates that have EPA Section 608 and 609 certifications.
- Able to pass an employment physical and drug screen.
- Able to pass a driving record and criminal background check.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by the candidate to successfully perform certain aspects of the job.
- Able to lift 65 pounds waist high.
- Able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb on ladders to get to equipment. Able to climb in and out of semi-trucks as well as work underneath trucks and buses.
Benefits:
- Paid holidays
- Up to 5 weeks paid holidays
- Potential to earn bonus vacation
- 401k and Roth 401k with company match
- Annual COLA increase
- Profit sharing potential
- Health and vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Uniforms provided
- $650.00 annual tool allowance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Company paid dental insurance
- Company paid short and long term disability
- A great work environment and a company that is dedicated to being the best in the industry.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 – $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40-45 per week
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