{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"328d960c8acf8cb5bcfecd0b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/328d960c8acf8cb5bcfecd0b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/328d960c8acf8cb5bcfecd0b","title":"Refrigeration Technician Apprentice","description":"Overview:\n\nSan Antonio Thermo King is Now Hiring a Refrigeration Technician Apprentice at 575 Northpoint Drive Temple, TX 76501. Apprentice Technicians are responsible for installing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing transport refrigeration units, auxiliary power units (APUs), and heating units.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:\n\nThis position is designed to allow the right candidate to gain knowledge and experience to perform most basic repair operations. The apprentice's responsibilities include learning and developing practical skills, participating in classes and workshops, observing all health and safety codes, completing tests and assignments. Certain knowledge will be gained as on the job training where you are expected to perform the repairs assigned by a lead or mentor technician.\nThe training is defined in four segments and your achievements will be evaluated at the end of each 90 day period. During the term, you will be required to pass two environmental test. At the end of one year, you will be expected to pass your Thermo King Certification test.\nYou should be well-organized, flexible, and willing to assist wherever possible. To be successful as an apprentice, you must possess basic understanding of electrical and fluid dynamics. You should have a basic set of hand tools as well as the knowledge and skill to use them.\n\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to learn to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nQualifications:\n\nCompetencies:\n\nAbility to use a variety of hand and power-operated tools and equipment, such as welding and oxy/acetylene cutting/brazing equipment, refrigeration gauge assemblies, engine diagnostic tools, AC/DC multimeters, micrometers and other measuring tools as needed to complete assigned jobs.\nMust possess skills necessary to use computer diagnostic equipment.\nMust maintain Forklift Certification License (Training and Certification provided by employer).\nAbility to read electrical and refrigeration schematics.\nAbility to solder parts.\nAbility to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships.\n\nEducation/Experience:\n\nHigh School Diploma or GED required.\n0 – 2 years of trade school or equivalent experience required.\nMust have or acquire tools needed for this position.\nMust have the ability to maintain a forklift license preferred.\nMust possess a valid driver license and the ability to operate motor vehicles for test purposes.\nBasic mechanical knowledge & skills preferred.\nBasic knowledge of 4-cycle engines preferred.\nBasic knowledge of Ohm’s Law preferred.\nBasic knowledge of electricity and 12-volt direct current (DC) preferred.\n\nPerformance Requirements\n\nPerforms work as directed\nUses time wisely and meets prescribed efficiency goals.\nAccurately clocks in/out.\nGood attendance record.\n\nPhysical Demands:\n\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nPhysical strength and ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor, including frequent bending, walking, and heavy lifting, for extended periods under dirty and uncomfortable conditions and in all types of weather as necessary.\nAble to stand for extended periods of time and able to climb ladders or steps/stairs to get to equipment.\nExerts up to 50 lbs of force frequently. Able to lift 65 pounds from floor to shoulder height occasionally.\nAbility to frequently exert the pound force limits for push/pull 50lb f (no wheels) or 100lb f (wheels).\nMust be able to drive service vehicle at least 80 continuous miles.\nWill be required on occasion to work more than 8 hours on shift.\nRequires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, lifting, carrying, and reaching or handling with arms, hands, and fingers, working in narrow spaces.\nRequires frequent repetitive movements, i.e. hammering, turning wrenches, or use of screwdrivers.\nMust also follow up and keep up with any changes in Certification level added by Thermo King Corp.\nManual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers.\nNormal vision with or without corrective lenses.\nWorking in the vicinity of hazardous, flammable materials and solvents and engine exhaust fumes, along with refrigeration","company":"Thermo King","rawCompany":"thermo king","city":"Temple","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-09-14T04:45:33.464Z","occupations":[{"code":"49-9021.00","title":"Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers","slug":"heating-air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-mechanics-and-installers"},{"code":"49-9099.00","title":"Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other","slug":"installation-maintenance-and-repair-workers-all-other"},{"code":"49-9031.00","title":"Home Appliance Repairers","slug":"home-appliance-repairers"}],"industries":[{"code":"238220","title":"Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors","slug":"plumbing-heating-and-air-conditioning-contractors"},{"code":"333415","title":"Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"air-conditioning-and-warm-air-heating-equipment-and-commercial-and-industrial-refrigeration-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"811412","title":"Appliance Repair and Maintenance","slug":"appliance-repair-and-maintenance"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Refrigeration Technician Apprentice","description":"Overview:\n\nSan Antonio Thermo King is Now Hiring a Refrigeration Technician Apprentice at 575 Northpoint Drive Temple, TX 76501. Apprentice Technicians are responsible for installing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing transport refrigeration units, auxiliary power units (APUs), and heating units.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:\n\nThis position is designed to allow the right candidate to gain knowledge and experience to perform most basic repair operations. The apprentice's responsibilities include learning and developing practical skills, participating in classes and workshops, observing all health and safety codes, completing tests and assignments. Certain knowledge will be gained as on the job training where you are expected to perform the repairs assigned by a lead or mentor technician.\nThe training is defined in four segments and your achievements will be evaluated at the end of each 90 day period. During the term, you will be required to pass two environmental test. At the end of one year, you will be expected to pass your Thermo King Certification test.\nYou should be well-organized, flexible, and willing to assist wherever possible. To be successful as an apprentice, you must possess basic understanding of electrical and fluid dynamics. You should have a basic set of hand tools as well as the knowledge and skill to use them.\n\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to learn to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nQualifications:\n\nCompetencies:\n\nAbility to use a variety of hand and power-operated tools and equipment, such as welding and oxy/acetylene cutting/brazing equipment, refrigeration gauge assemblies, engine diagnostic tools, AC/DC multimeters, micrometers and other measuring tools as needed to complete assigned jobs.\nMust possess skills necessary to use computer diagnostic equipment.\nMust maintain Forklift Certification License (Training and Certification provided by employer).\nAbility to read electrical and refrigeration schematics.\nAbility to solder parts.\nAbility to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships.\n\nEducation/Experience:\n\nHigh School Diploma or GED required.\n0 – 2 years of trade school or equivalent experience required.\nMust have or acquire tools needed for this position.\nMust have the ability to maintain a forklift license preferred.\nMust possess a valid driver license and the ability to operate motor vehicles for test purposes.\nBasic mechanical knowledge & skills preferred.\nBasic knowledge of 4-cycle engines preferred.\nBasic knowledge of Ohm’s Law preferred.\nBasic knowledge of electricity and 12-volt direct current (DC) preferred.\n\nPerformance Requirements\n\nPerforms work as directed\nUses time wisely and meets prescribed efficiency goals.\nAccurately clocks in/out.\nGood attendance record.\n\nPhysical Demands:\n\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nPhysical strength and ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor, including frequent bending, walking, and heavy lifting, for extended periods under dirty and uncomfortable conditions and in all types of weather as necessary.\nAble to stand for extended periods of time and able to climb ladders or steps/stairs to get to equipment.\nExerts up to 50 lbs of force frequently. Able to lift 65 pounds from floor to shoulder height occasionally.\nAbility to frequently exert the pound force limits for push/pull 50lb f (no wheels) or 100lb f (wheels).\nMust be able to drive service vehicle at least 80 continuous miles.\nWill be required on occasion to work more than 8 hours on shift.\nRequires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, lifting, carrying, and reaching or handling with arms, hands, and fingers, working in narrow spaces.\nRequires frequent repetitive movements, i.e. hammering, turning wrenches, or use of screwdrivers.\nMust also follow up and keep up with any changes in Certification level added by Thermo King Corp.\nManual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers.\nNormal vision with or without corrective lenses.\nWorking in the vicinity of hazardous, flammable materials and solvents and engine exhaust fumes, along with refrigeration","datePosted":"2026-09-14T04:45:33.464Z","dateModified":"2026-09-14T04:45:33.464Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Thermo King","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Temple","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"328d960c8acf8cb5bcfecd0b"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/328d960c8acf8cb5bcfecd0b"}}