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Kirby Corporation

Operates coastal tank barges and ATBs

Refrigeration Technician 2

General Maintenance & RepairPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeFort Worth, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • One year of experience and Thermo King certification, or progress toward Thermo King certification, is required.
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge are required.
  • Must have own tools, including a digital volt-ohm meter (DVOM), refrigeration gauges, hand tools, and power tools.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical skills is required.
  • Ability to work overtime as required is required.
  • Must understand and be able to apply basic refrigeration and 12-volt direct current (12VDC) and Ohm’s Law fundamentals.
  • Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift 65 pounds from floor to shoulder level is required.
  • Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, lift, carry, and reach or handle objects with arms, hands, and fingers is required.
  • Ability to crawl and work in narrow spaces is required.
  • Ability to perform frequent repetitive movements, including using hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and impact tools, is required.
  • Normal vision, with or without corrective lenses, is required.
  • Ability to work in exposure to cold, heat, noise, mechanical or electrical fumes, or odors is required.
  • Must be able to work more than eight hours on one shift on occasion and at a minimum height of four feet above the ground.
  • Ability to operate overhead cranes, mobile equipment, and motor vehicles as required is required.
  • Trade school or related education and a mechanical background are ideal.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive maintenance on trailers, trucks, and auxiliary power units (APUs).
  • Perform basic refrigeration work and diagnosis, including leak checks, refrigerant recovery, evacuation, and charging.
  • Replace components as needed, including belts, hoses, batteries, starters, and alternators.
  • Perform basic electrical work and diagnosis using a digital volt-ohm meter (DVOM) and other required tools.
  • Maintain and diagnose batteries.
  • Install and remove Thermo King refrigeration units.
  • Use a computer or laptop to access and complete work orders, read service documents and materials, consult electrical wiring diagrams and schematics and refrigeration flow diagrams, and assist with diagnosis.
  • Keep the work area, service bays, and toolbox clean and orderly.
  • Follow safe working practices and company policies, and wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE).

Desired Qualifications

  • A mechanical background and trade school or related education are ideal.

About the Company

Kirby Corporation

Operates coastal tank barges and ATBs

Kirby Offshore Marine operates the United States’ largest coastal fleet of tank barges and towing vessels, moving refined products, black oil, and petrochemicals along Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific coasts. Its offshore fleet includes about 23 Articulated Tug/Barge (ATB) units, which pair a tug with a barge so the tug pushes the barge at sea, enabling safer, faster trips with better fuel efficiency and fewer delays compared to traditional tug-and-barge setups. Since 2015, Kirby has added six ATBs with a combined tank capacity exceeding 800,000 barrels. The company’s product flow relies on coastal shipping networks and ATB configurations to improve transit times and operational reliability, serving regional distribution in U.S. waters. The goal is to provide efficient, reliable marine transportation for refined products and petrochemicals while expanding capacity and maintaining safety in maritime operations.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1921

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