Penske

Diversified transportation, logistics, and motorsports provider

Diesel Technician/Mechanic - Mobile Refrigeration

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLexington, SC, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Six years of practical experience with tractor-trailer maintenance are required.
Specialized training and experience in the overhaul of refrigeration components are required.
Proficiency in the use of all necessary trade tools is required.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, are required.
Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment is required.
The associate must understand and comply with instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, and other information established by Penske management.
The associate must perform work in compliance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including appropriate tool and personal protective equipment selection and use, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is essential.
A current driver qualification file must be maintained, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records from prior employers for the last three years. CDL holders must complete DOT drug screening within 30 days of start and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule and specific location, complete the employment application, and submit to a background investigation and drug screening is required.
The role requires constant alertness and safe work practices, with responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
The associate must be able to move frequently; stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods; and routinely use their hands to operate tools or controls.
The associate must be able to work safely at heights using ladders and elevated platforms and work safely in all weather conditions.
The associate must be able to see and hear sufficiently to navigate a workplace with frequent large-truck movement.
The associate must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds, and regularly push or pull truck tires exceeding 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, overhaul, adjust, and repair motor truck and trailer equipment, primarily commercial truck and trailer refrigeration units.
Perform maintenance services on refrigeration units, including Carrier and Thermo King commercial refrigeration equipment.
Test lines, components, and connections using electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic test equipment.
Read complex schematics for refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
Identify warrantable repairs and document them on repair orders.
Maintain the appearance and safety of the work area.
Road-test vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or confirm proper operation.
Perform duties with little or no supervision in a timely and efficient manner.
Use hand tools, including screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, and power tools, including pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, jacks, and hoists.
Provide additional support for preventive maintenance and tractor-trailer maintenance as required by location management.
Inspect and verify part dimensions and clearances to ensure conformance with factory specifications.
Perform other projects and tasks assigned by a supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

Vocational or technical education or certification is preferred.
ASE certification is preferred.
608/609 certifications are preferred.
A current commercial driver's license with air-brake certification is preferred.

2570 Two Notch Road
Lexington, SC

Shift Premiums 2nd Shift ($2), 3rd Shift ($3), Weekends ($2)

Position Summary:

A Penske 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.

Major Responsibilities:

• Perform all levels of maintenance services, with the primary focus on all refrigeration unit such as Carrier and/or Thermo King commercial refrigeration equipment designed for commercial trucks and trailers.

• Be able to test lines, components, and connections using electrical, mechanical and pneumatic test equipment

• Read complex schematics associated with the refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

• Identify warrantable repairs and document on repair order

• Maintain work area appearance and safety

• Road test vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.

• Perform duties with little or no supervision and in a timely and efficient manner

• Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.

• Provide additional support regarding preventative maintenance and tractor trailer maintenance as required by location management

• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.

• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• 6 years practical experience with tractor trailer maintenance required

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Vocational/Technical or certification preferred

• Specialized training and experience in the overhaul of refrigeration components required

• ASE Certification preferred

• 608/609 certifications preferred

• Proficiency in the use of all necessary tools of trade required

• Current CDL license with air brake certification preferred

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook required

• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment is required

• The associate will be required to understand and comply with specific instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other information established by Penske management

• The associate must be able to perform all work adhering to DOT, OSHA, and all Penske safety and maintenance policies; including but not limited to the correct selection and use of appropriate tools, PPE, machine guarding, and established best safety practice.

• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

• As this position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles, it is regulated by the DOT and requires a current driver qualification file to be maintained as required by the role. The driver qualification file includes: an annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check, a successfully completed DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History records request from prior employers in the last 3 years. Additionally, CDL holders will have a DOT Drug Screening within 30 days of start and subject to a FMCSA Clearinghouse review.

• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended length of time throughout their scheduled working period.

• The associate is required to use their hands on a routine and daily basis to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and/or otherwise operate required tools or controls.

• The associate must be able to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms.

• The associate must be able to safely work in all weather conditions.

• Given the frequent movement of large trucks through the workplace, the associate must be able to see and hear in order to safely navigate the work environment.

• The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg. This position also requires the ability to push/pull truck tires on a regular basis that exceed 100 pounds.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Company

Penske

Diversified transportation, logistics, and motorsports provider

Penske provides a range of transportation services, including retail automotive sales and service, truck leasing and rental, and logistics solutions, plus professional motorsports activities. Its offerings work through distinct units: Penske Automotive Group sells and services vehicles, Penske Truck Leasing rents and maintains trucks with fleet management, and Penske Logistics handles end-to-end supply chain services. The company differentiates itself by operating multiple transportation and entertainment businesses under one private global umbrella, enabling cross-sell opportunities and large-scale coordination. Its goal is to deliver reliable, end-to-end transportation and logistics solutions for individuals and businesses worldwide while growing its diversified portfolio and leveraging scale.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Bellflower, CA
Founded: 1969

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