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Job ID 131689BR

Category Transportation

Job Type Full Time

Location Glen Allen, VA

Location name Performance Virginia Independent (1767)

Salary $32.00 per hour or more, depending on experience

Posted October 28, 2025

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Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFGs broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description:

Position Details:

$32.00 per hour or more, depending on experience
Monday - Friday 6am - 2:30pm (1st Shift)
Benefits Day 1 of Employment. Free Uniforms and Safety Boots
Position will be based out of our new fleet shop located at 1765 Ranco Road in Glen Allen, VA

We Deliver the Goods:

Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
Growth opportunities performing essential work to support Americas food distribution system
Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

A Refrigeration Technician will diagnose, overhaul, adjust, and repair all series of motor truck and trailer equipment with the primary focus on all refrigeration unit maintenance equipment designed for commercial trucks and trailers. Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace and complete all required repairs on commercial reefer equipment.

Position Responsibilities:

Troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of components on truck and trailer reefer units.
Maintaining transport refrigeration unit on trucks and trailers by performing diagnostics using scanners, electronic test equipment, and onboard computers.
Supports the company's college recruiting efforts by developing relationships with partner universities and participating in recruiting activities to attract students to job openings.
Completing preventive maintenance, component replacement, and service to refrigeration equipment.
Maintains truck and trailer refrigeration units and trucks APU by reviewing shop orders.
Repairing failures; removing, replacing, and testing for Freon leaks, assembling and installing parts and components involving soldering, welding, and the use of refrigeration equipment.
Installing various new units on trailers, trucks, and vans.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Required Experience:

3+ year's experience working on Thermo King or Carrier reefer units. Must be 608 certified. Must have specialized training and experience in the overhaul of refrigeration components. Proficiency in the use of all necessary tools of trade is required. Must have ability to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit and regularly lift or move up to 50lbs and occasionally lift or move up to 100lbs/45kg. Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment. Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule and work at the specific location. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must own your own tools.

Preferred qualifications:

Preferred Professional Certification(s): Master Certified, Thermo King or Carrier Certification, 608/609 certifications

Preferred Experience:

3+ year's experience with tractor trailer maintenance. Master Certified.

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Refrigeration Technician - 608 Certification Required

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