Fleet Refrigeration Mechanic

Perform a wide variety of repairs, maintenance, installations, replacements, preventative maintenance, and diagnostic tasks for various make and models of delivery vans and refrigeration units in an efficient, prompt, accurate, professional, and safe manner in accordance with all company polices DOT, OSHA and other governmental standards and regulations. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose/repair direct drive and self-contained electric refrigeration units on vans; determine and complete repairs needed; repairs include flushing the system, replace a compressor after a catastrophic failure, make and replace refrigerant hoses; evacuate and recharge a system using manifold gauges and a micron gauge.
• Set or adjust the Compressor Pressure Regulator (CPR) or Suction Pressure Regulator (SPR)
• Recover refrigerant from a system and recharge the system once repairs are complete using manifold gauges and a micron gauge
• Solder using soft and silver solder 
• Read and follow wire schematics for electrical repairs
• Repair/rebuild all or part of equipment to include hydraulic brakes, ABS, suspensions, roll up or swing doors, electrical, lights, interior and exterior body repairs; This is applicable when there is no refrigeration work
• Perform safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documentation
• Create and complete work orders using the maintenance software with accurate repair descriptions of the work performed and ensure the inventory parts used are charged to the work order
• Follow company policy and procedures in making all repairs
• Access any area of the equipment to perform necessary maintenance, including, inspecting, and performing work in, on or under parts of vans
• Maintain shop cleanliness, safety, and compliance
• Apply knowledge and work in accordance with DOT, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Interstate Authority, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other rules and regulations
• Maintain knowledge of equipment and technologies that enhance Kroger’s productivity
• Participate in company and/or vendor training programs
• Maintain flexibility to work outside of scheduled shift if needed
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environments
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum

• EPA 609 and 608 Type II Certification
• 3 years’ experience with transport refrigeration systems
• Ability to safely walk and stand for extended periods of time on various surfaces that may be uneven or slippery (including working outdoors in inclement weather)
• Ability to lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights (up to 50 lbs. often and greater than 75 lbs. occasionally)
• Ability to safely walk, reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat & kneel as necessary to perform the job duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must supply own mechanic tools - 1/4” up to 1/2” drive socket set, and up to 1”, or metric, equivalent wrenches needed for van repairs.

Desired

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of refrigeration, van repair and maintenance experience
• Technical training in mechanics, welding, body and door repair