Transport Refrigeration Technician (Truck Units) – Fixed-Term

Keep cold rooms cold and offices cool for the residential aircon installer in Sasolburg. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll be based at a residential aircon installer in Sasolburg. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a
• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost
• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards
• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes

• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
• Code 08 driver's licence, since the job is mostly on the road
• SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants
• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade test or an NQF 4 occupational certificate

• CO2 transcritical refrigeration experience in retail stores
• Experience with VRF systems or chillers
• Transport refrigeration units on trucks and trailers

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

• 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.