Thermo King Technician

Leader in the Industry

Thermo King West, Chesapeake & Central Carolinas are now Force TK. The company has about 300 employees across its 13 locations. It has also been very successful in diversifying its equipment portfolio that it sells and supports. Today, Force TK and its subsidiaries are market leaders in Thermo King transport refrigeration, Versalift aerial buckets, TICO terminal tractors, Club Car commercial vehicles, Knapheide truck bodies, trailer repair, and consumer golf carts. Force TK is one of North America’s largest and most respected dealerships in the critical transport refrigeration space.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with occasional overtime as required

Job Description

Thermo King Installer, Basic skills needed for Apprenticeship

• Basic understanding of transport refrigeration, mechanical, diesel and/or electrical systems 
• Proficient in installation of Thermo King trailer refrigeration units
• Basic tooling, understanding of how to use hand tools
• Must be willing to learn and follow directions.
• Other duties as assigned by service manager.

Additional skills needed for Journeyman Installer Level

• Proficient in installation of Thermo King trailer refrigeration units, truck units and auxiliary power units including Espar heaters.

Additional skills needed for Expert Installer Level

• Proficient in installation of all Thermo King trailer refrigeration units, truck and van units, Red Dot installations, and auxiliary power units.
• Perform basic diagnostics on installed equipment. Solder refrigeration pipes for multi-temp installs, install Klinge units.
• Advancement from Installer is to Service with a path of Certified, Professional and Master Thermo King Technician.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the job.
 

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of transport refrigeration, mechanical, diesel and/or electrical systems helpful but will train as Apprentice.  Experience or knowledge could include:
  • Diesel engines
  • Refrigeration basics
  • Heavy equipment repair
  • Light duty mechanics
  • Heavy wheel mechanics
• High school diploma or equivalent required; related vocational or technical training preferred
• Basic computer skills and knowledge required 
• Valid EPA 608 Type II, 609 certification preferred can help provided through company
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Successful completion of all pre-employment screening
• Become Thermo King certified as an Installer
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Owning a complete set of quality hand tools is preferred

The ability to work in an alert and safe manner is always required. The ability to work in an alert and safe manner is always required. Position includes stooping, bending, kneeling, sitting, standing, climbing into trailer, ladder usage, lifting up to 50 pounds, use of provided ear protection in a sometimes-noisy environment and safety glasses.  Safety shoes are required to work in this position. A shoe allowance is provided for safety shoes. The work environment is open to the outdoor environment. 

This position requires a drug screen, background check, and might need to meet requirements to drive a commercial motor vehicle. Thermo king West, Inc. DBA Force TK and Utility Equipment & Supply (UCE) are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Benefits:
Health benefits begin the first of the month following hire. We are proud to offer the following benefits:

• Medical/Rx (PPO or High Deductible with HSA)
• Dental
• Vision  
• Basic Life Insurance (no cost to employees)
• Short & Long-Term Disability (no cost to employee)
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse/Partner, Child/ren)
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program 
• 401(k) with company match
• Payroll is weekly. 
• We offer paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave.