Transport Refrigeration (Reefer) Technician
- AB, Canada
On-site
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Workplace
- On-site
- Experience
- Sustained by its 65 years of experience, Manitoulin developed transportation knowledge that is relied on and trusted by clients in various industries.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Company Description
Manitoulin Transport has the most extensive transportation network in North America, making it easy to provide dependable on-time delivery and faster transit times. Sustained by its 65 years of experience, Manitoulin developed transportation knowledge that is relied on and trusted by clients in various industries.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Reefer Technician to join our fleet maintenance team. While your primary focus will be keeping our refrigeration units and heating units running, you will also be a key part of our trailer maintenance team.
Shift will be on our weekday night shift, Monday to Thursday, 2100-0730.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnostics & Repair: Troubleshoot and repair components on refrigeration and heating units, including compressors, motors, controls, and evaporators.
Preventative Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections, test for leaks, and calibrate systems to ensure optimal performance.
System Charging: Safely handle, recover, and recharge systems with refrigerants (e.g., R-22, R-410A).
Electrical Work: Read and interpret electrical diagrams and wiring schematics to diagnose control systems.
Fabrication: Use welding and brazing equipment to connect or repair piping and refrigerant lines.
Qualifications
Reefer Expertise: Solid experience troubleshooting refrigeration and heating units.
Trailer Skills: Proven experience in general trailer repair and maintenance.
Licensing (Preferred): Licensed Trailer Technicians are highly preferred and will be compensated accordingly.
Adaptability: A "team-first" attitude and the willingness to switch between specialized reefer work and general mechanical tasks.
Additional Information
What do we offer to you?
- Competitive Wages
- Comprehensive Benefits Program
- Profit Sharing Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Reefer Technician at Manitoulin Group of Companies will diagnose and repair refrigeration and heating units, perform routine inspections and system checks, and recharge refrigerant systems. The role also includes electrical troubleshooting, welding and brazing refrigerant lines, and general trailer repair.
Requirements
Candidates need proven experience troubleshooting refrigeration and heating units and general trailer repair. Trailer technician licensing is preferred, and a team-first attitude with willingness to switch between reefer and general mechanical work is expected.
Skills
- Refrigeration troubleshooting
- Heating unit repair
- Compressor repair
- Evaporator repair
- Refrigerant recovery and charging
- R-22
- R-410A
- Leak testing
- System calibration
- Electrical diagram reading
- Wiring schematic interpretation
- Control systems diagnostics
- Welding
- Brazing
- Refrigerant line fabrication
- Trailer repair
- Trailer maintenance
- Preventative maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
- Growth and advancement opportunities
Categories
- Transportation
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Trades
Keywords
- reefer technician
- transport refrigeration
- refrigeration mechanic
- HVAC-R
- trailer technician
- trailer maintenance
- fleet maintenance
- refrigerant recovery
- R-22
- R-410A
- brazing
- welding
- electrical diagrams
- preventative maintenance
- heavy duty mechanic
- night shift
- Manitoulin
- Thermo King
- Carrier Transicold
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Tuition support
- Performance bonus
Licences and certifications
- Licensed Trailer Technician
Tools
- Welding equipment
- Brazing equipment