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US Foods hiring Refrigeration Technician, Columbia, South Carolina

Refrigeration Technician

US Foods

Columbia, South Carolina
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Fleet Reefer MechanicBasic Purpose: To provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.

Currently offering a $7,500 retention bonus paid out over two years.

Tool allowance included to support your trade.

Our Reefer Mechanics start at $35.66.

Benefits include

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.

  • Strong Safety Culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership.

Schedule

SundayThursday, 9:00 p.m. 5:30 a.m.

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 $35.66.

    As applicable, this role will also receive overtime compensation and shift differential.

    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.

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

    Estimated Salary

    $34
    / hour

    US Foods pays $34 for HVAC Technician in Columbia, South Carolina, with most salaries ranging from $24 to $50. Pay can vary based on role, experience, and local cost of living.

    Median
    $34
    Low
    $24
    High
    $50

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