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 cold chain logistics company in Midrand. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

This post is in Midrand (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them
• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes
• Clean coils, replace filters and check drain lines on scheduled services
• Check chiller log sheets and water treatment on building service visits
• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost

• Code 08 driver's licence, since the job is mostly on the road
• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits
• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate
• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade test or an NQF 4 occupational certificate

• Transport refrigeration units on trucks and trailers
• CO2 transcritical refrigeration experience in retail stores

• Gauge manifold, vacuum pump and recovery unit issued to you
• 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.
• Your SAQCC Gas card must be current. Put the expiry date on your CV so nobody has to ask.