Reefer Tchnician

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Columbia, SC, USA
In-Office
28-32 Hourly
Mid level
Food
The Role
Maintains and repairs diesel reefer equipment, including Thermo King and Carrier refrigeration systems. Performs preventive maintenance, diagnostics, rebuilds, replacements, and road-call coordination. Documents repairs and parts through fleet maintenance software, mentors shop personnel, and maintains safety and regulatory compliance. The role is onsite, requires independent troubleshooting, personal hand tools, EPA certifications, a valid driver’s license, and at least three years of hands-on reefer or refrigeration technician experience.
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ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

Join Our Community of Food People!

BASIC PURPOSE
To provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.

JOIN OUR FLEET TEAM!

  • 401K with 2% automatic company contribution plus company match up to an additional 6%.

  • Medical Benefits Start Day One!

  • We offer weekly pay, low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage.

  • Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.

  • Employee uniforms provided.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace and complete all required repairs on diesel reefer equipment (THERMO KING & CARRIER TRAILER REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS, Reefer Microprocessors, etc.). 

  • Perform preventative maintenance within manufacturer standards.

  • Mentor other maintenance shop personnel.

  • Receive road calls, assign third party vendor, and work with business partners on plan of action.

  • Utilize fleet maintenance software system tablet to fully document equipment repair and parts used.

  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules and regulations and government guidelines.

  • Willingness and capacity to assume increased responsibility and certifications.

  • Other duties as assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION:

  • N/A

RELATIONSHIPS

  • Internal: All Fleet Technicians, Drivers, Coordinators and Manager.

  • External: Dealer Service Managers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Onsite: The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods maintenance facility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have 3 years of verifiable hands-on experience as a Fleet Reefer/Refrigeration technician. TK/Carrier Refrigeration Certifications.

  • Must be willing to travel and attend training provided by US Foods.

  • Diagnostic and troubleshooting competency relating to reefer equipment repairs. 

  • Successfully demonstrated independent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Must furnish own personal hand tools.

  • Ability to read and understand technical and online service manuals. 

EDUCATION

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

  • EPA 608 (Type 2 or Universal) & EPA 609 Certifications

LICENSES

  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to comply with EPA and OSHA & DOT regulations as pertaining to the shop and fleet. 

  • Computer and software experience/ Noregon Diag Equip/A/C Recovery, Etc.

  • Able to repair and overhaul warehouse equipment.

  • Welding ability

  • Valid Class A CDL license and DOT certification

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

FREQUENCY:

STAND: CONTINUOUSLY

WALK: CONTINUOUSLY

DRIVE VEHICLE: FREQUENTLY

SIT: FREQUENTLY

LIFT

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): FREQUENTLY

11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY

21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy): FREQUENTLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OCCASIONALLY

CARRY

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): FREQUENTLY

11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY

21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OCCASIONALLY

PUSH/PULL 1: FREQUENTLY

CLIMB/BALANCE 2: FREQUENTLY

STOOP/SQUAT: FREQUENTLY

KNEEL: FREQUENTLY

BEND: FREQUENTLY

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: FREQUENTLY

TWIST: FREQUENTLY

GRASP OBJECTS 3: FREQUENTLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: FREQUENTLY

MANUAL DEXTERITY 5: FREQUENTLY

1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)

2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)

3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)

4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)

5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)

    

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.  The expected base rate for this role is between $28 - $32/hr

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.  

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***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*** 

Skills Required

  • Three years of verifiable hands-on experience as a fleet reefer or refrigeration technician
  • Thermo King and Carrier refrigeration certifications
  • Diagnostic and troubleshooting competency for reefer equipment repairs
  • Independent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Personal hand tools
  • Ability to read and understand technical and online service manuals
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • EPA 608 Type 2 or Universal certification
  • EPA 609 certification
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Willingness to travel and attend company-provided training
  • Ability to comply with EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations
  • Computer and software experience, including Noregon Diag Equip and A/C Recovery equipment
  • Ability to repair and overhaul warehouse equipment
  • Welding ability
  • Valid Class A CDL license and DOT certification

US Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about US Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by US Foods.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options and day-one eligibility in many roles is highlighted as a relative strong point. Union agreements and company materials reinforce that health coverage is a core part of the total rewards package.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Incentives such as overtime, case/stop pay, and uncapped commissions often boost earnings in delivery, warehouse, and sales roles. Earnings can rise notably when hours are heavy or targets are met.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan is standard, and recent union contracts add pension coverage in some locations. Together these programs support longer-term financial security.

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The Company
HQ: Rosemont, IL
22,022 Employees

What We Do

US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 associates and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, IL, and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit usfoods.com to learn more. ------------ Rules of Engagement Statement: We are proud to support community engagement on the US Foods LinkedIn page, and we're excited to see your comments, photos and videos. Please note that the views expressed by the community do not necessarily reflect those of US Foods. Before posting, please take a moment to read our rules for community content. We reserve the right to remove content that violates these rules. 1. Don't break the law. Content that appears to break the law or that advocates for breaking the law also is not permitted. 2. Be polite and courteous to everyone, even those you disagree with. This also means you may not post anything that is threatening, harassing, abusive, bullying, discriminatory, profane, sexually explicit, obscene, violent, gruesome, or similarly objectionable. 3. Stay on topic for this community and dialogue. Off-topic content may include but is not limited to irrelevant or out of context material, spam, promotional content, and links to third-party sites. 4. Follow LinkedIn's Terms and Conditions. 5. All posts must be by a real person and from a real profile. Content from fake or anonymous profiles is not permitted. 6. Our employees must also follow all of our applicable policies and guidelines, including but not limited to our Code of Conduct and Electronic Social Networking Policy

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