Refrigeration Technician - 608 Certification Required
Job ID: 131689BR
Type: Transportation
Salary: $32.00 per hour or more, depending on experience
Primary Location: Glen Allen, VA
Date Posted: 10/28/2025
Job Details:
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
- 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
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.