Reefer Technician/Mechanic – Buffalo, NY
Day Shift | $40.00 - $50.00 per hour | Weekly Pay | Full Benefits within 30 Days | Potential Bonus, up to $5,500
Amerit Fleet Solutions, one of the nation’s premier fleet maintenance providers, is hiring an experienced Refrigeration Technician in Buffalo, NY.
- Relocation: Candidates must be willing to relocate to the Buffalo, NY area or already live within a reasonable commuting distance.
If you have strong experience diagnosing and repairing Thermo King and/or Carrier Reefer units, and are looking for stable hours with excellent pay and benefits — we want to hear from you.
Compensation & Schedule
Pay: $40.00 – $50.00 per hour (based on experience)
Pay Frequency: Weekly pay – every Friday
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am- 3:30pm
What You’ll Do
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain Thermo King and Carrier refrigeration units
- Perform preventative maintenance (PMs) and A/C service
- Repair refrigeration diesel engines on trailer units
- Conduct safety inspections and complete required documentation
- Perform DOT inspections and trailer repairs when reefer units are fully operational
- Access and inspect undercarriages and mechanical components
- Remove and install parts as needed
- Maintain accurate service records (computer & manual entry)
- Communicate with clients via phone and email
- Follow all safety regulations and company procedures
What You Must Have
- Proven experience with Reefer units (Thermo King and/or Carrier)
- EPA 608 Certification (Required)
- Experience with PMs and A/C systems
- Valid Driver’s License
- Own hand tools and toolbox
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
- Basic computer proficiency (Excel, Word, fleet systems, email)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Working Environment
- Exposure to heavy traffic areas
- Dust, diesel fumes, noise
- Oils, chemicals, and shop materials
- Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting heavy objects
- Indoor and outdoor work in various weather conditions
Why Join Amerit?
We offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the industry:
- Medical, Dental, Vision (within 30 days)
- Prescription, Life & Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with company support
- Paid vacation, holidays & sick time
- Boot & prescription safety glasses reimbursement
- ASE certification reimbursement + bonus
- Amerit University training & career advancement
- Employee referral bonus (up to $500)
- Recognition & rewards program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 24/7 Nurse Triage Line
- Employee discounts (cell phone plans & entertainment)
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Wellness & fitness programs
Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
