Transport Refrigeration Technician (Truck Units)

Here is work for a technician who can find a leak fast and gas a system up properly, with the air-conditioning maintenance company in Centurion. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

You'll report in Centurion. Relocation is not covered for this one. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a
• Replace thermostatic expansion valves and electronic controllers
• Commission new systems and show the client how to use the controls
• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes
• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards
• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them
• Check chiller log sheets and water treatment on building service visits

• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits
• SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade test or an NQF 4 occupational certificate
• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate

• Experience with VRF systems or chillers
• Building management system alarm handling
• Transport refrigeration units on trucks and trailers

• Gauge manifold, vacuum pump and recovery unit issued to you
• Company vehicle with a fitted tool rack
• Manufacturer training on new equipment ranges
• Standby pay for weekend fridge breakdowns

• Mention whether you are comfortable on standby. Most service jobs in this trade include it.
• Say which refrigerants and system types you have worked on. A recruiter for supermarket work wants to see CO2 or large rack systems.