Transport Refrigeration Technician (Truck Units)

Keep cold rooms cold and offices cool for the air-conditioning maintenance company in Midrand. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

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

• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Commission new systems and show the client how to use the controls
• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost
• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them
• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a
• Recover refrigerant into cylinders and log every kilogram used
• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards

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

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

• Gauge manifold, vacuum pump and recovery unit issued to you
• Company vehicle with a fitted tool rack
• 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.
• Say which refrigerants and system types you have worked on. A recruiter for supermarket work wants to see CO2 or large rack systems.