Reefer Technician

North Central Utility (NCU), the second-largest Utility trailer dealer in the US, is looking for a self-motivated and results-driven Reefer Technician to join our dynamic team. If transportation is the lifeblood of America, our techs are the heartbeat that keeps the blood flowing.

At NCU, our techs work on equipment that the nation depends on. Whether they’re moving fresh produce, pharmaceuticals, or light beer, our customers count on NCU to provide world-class service. You’ll be part of a tight-knit team that feels more like a family than another 9-to-5.

Wage & Benefits:

• $20-$40/hr based on experience
• Monthly performance-based commissions
• 401(k) with company match & profit sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts – FSA Section 125 program
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays (8.5 days)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Annual safety shoe and tool allowances

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Experience working on refrigerated trailers or transport refrigeration units
• Knowledge of diesel engines, electrical systems, and HVAC/refrigeration principles
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain refrigerated trailers (reefers) from major manufacturers (Thermo King, Carrier, etc.)
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections (PMs) on refrigeration units, including belts, filters, fluids, and electrical systems
• Troubleshoot and repair diesel engines, cooling systems, electrical controls, sensors, and temperature management components
• Diagnose and repair AC/DC electrical systems, wiring, and control modules
• Perform refrigerant recovery, evacuation, and charging per EPA guidelines
• Identify mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant-related failures and determine proper corrective actions
• Complete road calls and on-site repairs in a mobile service environment (when applicable)
• Use diagnostic software and tools to read fault codes and system data
• Maintain accurate service records, inspection reports, and repair documentation
• Communicate findings, repair recommendations, and timelines with customers or fleet managers
• Follow all safety procedures, environmental regulations, and company policies
• Maintain a clean, organized work area, service truck, and tools
• Assist with other trailer or equipment repairs as needed

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Basic set of tools and previous or equivalent experience
• EPA 608 certification (or ability to obtain)
• Willingness to work flexible hours or on-call rotations
• High mechanical aptitude
• Welding or fabrication experience preferred
• Forklift experience preferred
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
• Driver's License

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Be available to work flexible hours and on-call shifts

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

This position is a safety-sensitive position, requiring pre-employment and post-accident drug testing.

North Central Utility (NCU) is one of the largest semi-trailer dealerships in the nation and the largest in the North Central region with 10 locations throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota. We are a family-owned and operated company with 2nd and 3rd generations taking the reins of leadership.

NCU offers reefers, dry vans, and flatbed trailers from Utility Trailer Manufacturing at all locations and vocational trailers from MAC Trailers in Wisconsin - we sell new and used semi-trailers. With Moore Space, we offer temporary storage container solutions as well.

Our service department offers everything from routine maintenance, certified DOT inspections, to precision laser alignment, as well as complete wreck repair for trailers of all makes and models. With the addition of Cargobull reefer units to the Utility portfolio, NCU is expanding our Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) and mobile service capabilities.

Our parts department has an extensive inventory of Heavy-Duty Truck/Tractor and Trailer parts. With our extensive product offerings, expert service capabilities, and geographic reach, we ensure we are a “One-Stop Shop” for truck and semi-trailer parts.