Transport Refrigeration Mechanic

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• At heights
• Dusty

Work setting

• Automobile repair services
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Measure and lay out reference points for installation
• Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components
• Coach and instruct apprentices
• Measure, cut and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment
• Provide customer service
• Start up system and test for leaks using testing devices
• Recharge system with refrigerant, check and test regulators, calibrate system and perform routine maintenance or servicing
• Install, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul entire heating, ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems
• Install, maintain and repair equipment in refrigerated trucks used to transport food or medical supplies
• Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems

Supervision

• Automotive technicians/motor vehicle mechanics

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) Certificate

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits