Truck HVAC & APU Technician

Truck HVAC & APU Technician

Founded more than a decade ago and based in Conley, Georgia, with nine locations across Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina, we are an authorized Thermo King sales, service, and parts dealer supporting commercial transportation customers throughout the Southeast. We specialize in transport temperature-control systems for trucks and trailers, auxiliary power units, mobile service, genuine parts, and equipment solutions designed to keep customer fleets operating safely and efficiently.

Excellent Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience Comprehensive Benefits: Company-paid benefits package details to be confirmed Established Dealer Network: Join a nine-location Thermo King sales and service organization Industry-Leading Equipment: Work on Thermo King transport refrigeration, truck HVAC, and APU systems Varied Technical Work: Diagnose mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and diesel-related failures Shop and Mobile Opportunities: Positions may be available in both shop and field-service environments Technical Development: Opportunity to expand manufacturer-specific knowledge within an authorized Thermo King dealership Stable Industry: Support fleets transporting temperature-sensitive products throughout the Southeast

Key Responsibilities and Duties Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair transport refrigeration systems installed on commercial trucks and semi-trailers. Service Thermo King and Carrier refrigeration units according to manufacturer specifications. Diagnose refrigeration-system issues involving compressors, condensers, evaporators, refrigerant circuits, controls, and related components. Perform truck HVAC diagnosis, maintenance, and repair. Troubleshoot and repair auxiliary power units, including APU electrical, HVAC, diesel-engine, and charging-system components. Diagnose electrical and electronic problems using meters, diagnostic software, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer service information. Inspect and repair diesel engines, fuel systems, belts, hoses, batteries, starters, alternators, and related components. Recover, evacuate, recharge, and properly handle refrigerants in accordance with EPA regulations. Complete preventive maintenance inspections and identify potential failures before they result in equipment downtime. Conduct operational testing after repairs to verify temperature performance and system reliability. Document inspections, diagnostic findings, repairs, parts used, and completed labor accurately. Communicate repair recommendations and equipment conditions clearly to service management and customers. Maintain tools, diagnostic equipment, service vehicles, and work areas in safe operating condition. Follow applicable environmental, workplace-safety, and refrigerant-handling requirements. Provide road service or mobile repairs when assigned. Participate in scheduled or emergency service coverage when required. Maintain a professional standard of service while working independently at customer and roadside locations.

Qualifications Needed: High school diploma or GED preferred. Current EPA Section 608 and Section 609 certifications required. Minimum three years of professional transport refrigeration repair experience. Direct experience servicing Thermo King or Carrier refrigeration units required. Experience diagnosing refrigeration, electrical, electronic, and mechanical failures. Working knowledge of truck HVAC systems and auxiliary power units. Ability to read wiring diagrams, technical manuals, fault codes, and manufacturer service information. Proficiency using electrical meters, refrigerant-service equipment, gauges, vacuum pumps, and standard mechanical tools. Ability to perform refrigerant recovery, evacuation, leak testing, and system charging safely. Valid driver's license and safe driving record required. Ability to meet the company's pre-employment screening requirements. Ability to perform physically demanding repair work in shop, outdoor, and mobile-service conditions. Availability for the applicable location's work schedule and any required after-hours service rotation. Preferred: Thermo King factory training or certification. Carrier Transicold service experience. Experience repairing TriPac or comparable APU systems. Diesel engine and generator repair experience. Mobile or roadside service experience. Experience supporting commercial fleets in a high-volume service environment.