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 residential aircon installer in East London. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The work is in East London, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Check chiller log sheets and water treatment on building service visits
• Commission new systems and show the client how to use the controls
• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them
• Replace thermostatic expansion valves and electronic controllers
• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards

• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits
• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade test or an NQF 4 occupational certificate
• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems

• CO2 transcritical refrigeration experience in retail stores
• Building management system alarm handling

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

• Your SAQCC Gas card must be current. Put the expiry date on your CV so nobody has to ask.
• Mention whether you are comfortable on standby. Most service jobs in this trade include it.