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Job Title: Refrigeration Mechanic
Job Description
The Refrigeration Mechanic installs, maintains, and repairs refrigeration and HVAC systems on cold storage units mounted on tractor trailers used for the distribution of temperature-sensitive products. This role focuses on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of refrigeration, HVAC, and related electrical and mechanical systems on vehicle-based units.
Responsibilities
Perform preventive maintenance on refrigeration units installed on tractor trailers to ensure reliable cold storage for transported products.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration issues on trailer-mounted cold storage units.
Work on HVAC units and vehicle air conditioning systems, including inspection, troubleshooting, and component replacement.
Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints to identify faults and complete accurate repairs.
Use diagnostic tools and basic hand tools to perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on diesel-powered refrigeration units.
Conduct line maintenance and general mechanical repairs as needed on trailers and associated equipment.
Document maintenance and repair work performed in an accurate and timely manner.
Follow safety procedures while working in an outdoor shop environment and around heavy equipment.
Rotate Saturday shifts as required to support ongoing maintenance and repair needs.
Essential Skills
Hands-on experience working with refrigeration systems, particularly on vehicle or trailer-mounted units.
Experience with HVAC units, including inspection, maintenance, and repair.
Experience working on air conditioning systems in vehicles.
Electrical experience, including the ability to read and work from electrical schematics and blueprints.
Mechanical aptitude and general mechanical knowledge to perform repairs on diesel-powered and mechanical systems.
Troubleshooting skills for refrigeration, HVAC, electrical, diesel, and mechanical issues.
Ability to perform automotive-style repairs related to HVAC and refrigeration systems.
Capability to work with HVAC electrical systems safely and effectively.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working on Thermo King or similar trailer refrigeration units is highly valued.
Familiarity with line maintenance, construction-related mechanical work, or similar mechanical environments.
Ability to use basic hand tools such as wrenches, sockets, ratchets, and hand drills.
Willingness to learn and participate in further training and certifications for refrigeration units.
Comfort working with diesel systems related to refrigeration equipment.
Why Work Here?
You join a stable, family-owned and operated organization with a strong local presence and a supportive culture. The home office is based in Jacksonville, Florida, offering a sense of community and direct connection to leadership. Once hired directly, you gain access to comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan with company match. The company invests in your growth by providing additional training and certifications on refrigeration units and offers a 90-day review process with the potential for a pay increase, recognizing your performance and development.
Work Environment
You work in an outdoor shop environment, where conditions vary with the seasons and can be hot or cold depending on the weather. The role follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with rotating Saturday hours from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Basic hand tools such as wrenches, sockets, ratchets, and hand drills are required, while the company provides specialized tools needed for the refrigeration units. The environment involves working around trailers, mechanical equipment, and diesel-powered refrigeration systems in a hands-on, shop-based setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Savannah, GA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Savannah,GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.