Fleet Refrigeration Technician at Performance Foodservice summary: A Fleet Refrigeration Technician diagnoses, repairs, and maintains refrigeration units on commercial trucks and trailers, ensuring optimal performance of transportation refrigeration systems. The role requires expertise in troubleshooting, component replacement, preventive maintenance, and use of specialized diagnostic tools. This position supports the food distribution system by maintaining critical refrigeration equipment, contributing to safe and efficient transport of perishable goods. Job Description: Position Details: $35.00 per hour up to $44.50 per hour, depending on experience - $5,000 Sign On Bonus Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Benefits Day 1 of Employment, Tool Allowance, Quarterly Safety Incentive, Free Uniforms and Boot Allowance We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect Position Summary: A Refrigeration Technician will diagnose, overhaul, adjust, and repair all series of motor truck and trailer equipment with the primary focus on all refrigeration unit maintenance equipment designed for commercial trucks and trailers. Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace and complete all required repairs on commercial reefer equipment. Position Responsibilities: Troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of components on truck and trailer reefer units. Maintaining transport refrigeration unit on trucks and trailers by performing diagnostics using scanners, electronic test equipment, and onboard computers. Supports the company's college recruiting efforts by developing relationships with partner universities and participating in recruiting activities to attract students to job openings. Completing preventive maintenance, component replacement, and service to refrigeration equipment. Maintains truck and trailer refrigeration units and truck’s APU by reviewing shop orders. Repairing failures; removing, replacing, and testing for Freon leaks, assembling and installing parts and components involving soldering, welding, and the use of refrigeration equipment. Installing various new units on trailers, trucks, and vans. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualification: Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Required Experience: 4 - 6 years' experience with tractor trailer maintenance. Must have specialized training and experience in the overhaul of refrigeration components. Must have mechanical experience in heavy diesel equipment / electrical diagnostics. Proficiency in the use of all necessary tools of trade is required. Must have ability to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit and regularly lift or move up to 50lbs and occasionally lift or move up to 100lbs/45kg. Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment. Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule and work at the specific location. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must own your own tools. Company description Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams. Awards and Accolades Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement . Keywords: fleet refrigeration technician, transport refrigeration maintenance, commercial truck refrigeration, reefer unit repair, preventive maintenance, diagnostics and troubleshooting, heavy diesel equipment, electrical diagnostics, fleet equipment service, refrigeration component overhaul