Reefer Technician-Truck Fleet

SpartanNash, a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family, is a food‑solutions company that distributes grocery and household goods—including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio—to locations across all 50 states. The company serves national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e‑commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, as well as its own brick‑and‑mortar grocery stores, pharmacies, and fuel centers.

Location

1133 Kingwood Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23502

Pay

Compensation: $32 – $39 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package, including PTO and 7 paid holidays.
• Healthcare (single and family) eligible the first of the month following date of hire.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employer‑paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Paid parental leave after six months of employment.

Position Summary

The Reefer Technician inspects, maintains, and repairs refrigeration units on trucks, trailers, and shipping containers. Using diagnostic tools, the technician identifies faults, replaces faulty parts, recharges refrigerant, and ensures units operate within required temperature ranges. Interaction with drivers, dispatchers, and warehouse staff is essential to coordinate repairs and minimize equipment downtime.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair refrigeration units on trucks, trailers, and shipping containers.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify faults and replace faulty components.
• Recharge refrigerant and verify units meet temperature specifications.
• Coordinate repairs with drivers, dispatchers, and warehouse staff to reduce downtime.
• Diagnose complex control board failures.
• Replace compressors, sensors, and electrical components.
• Repair evaporator and condenser systems.
• Perform advanced refrigeration diagnostics and analyze fleet refrigeration performance.
• Train and mentor other technicians.
• Oversee major refrigeration repairs and assist with warranty repairs and manufacturer support.
• Assist with fleet maintenance planning.
• Maintain service records and repair documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• 608 certification.
• At least 7 + years of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license (required).
• Must provide and maintain essential mechanic tools and toolbox for daily tasks.
• Completion of SpartanNash certification for safe driving skills for material‑handling equipment, tractors, and trailers (training provided).
• EPA certification (required).

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, walking, standing, and use of hands to handle, grasp, and twist objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequent walking, talking, crouching, kneeling, bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lb with assistance as needed.
• Exposure to varying temperature and humidity levels in a warehouse environment.
• Moderate to high noise levels.

Schedule

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, day and night hours, and overtime as necessary.
• Typical shift: 8–10 hours as assigned.
• Travel requirements vary by assignment.