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Reefer Technician

New Westminster, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 5, 2026
1 position

$30–$39 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 38 hours per week

Job summary

The Reefer Technician is responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs on the company's fleet of refrigeration units. This includes diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, replacing components, and ensuring all equipment is serviced efficiently.

Job details

Reefer Technician Shift: Friday to Sunday; 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM Operating for over 50 years; the TransX is one of the largest Canadian (CN Rail-owned) providers of premier integrated transportation and logistics services across North America. With 11 locations across Canada and the USA, approximately 900 company employees, and over 4000 trucks, trailers, and containers, our team is dedicated to building strong business relationships and providing service excellence to support our customer’s business needs. TransX invests in the best equipment and the best people to work on our growing tractor, trailer, and intermodal fleet. We offer state-of-the-art equipment and software. As a TransX Technician, you will enjoy working in a clean, innovative and professional team-oriented shop. The Reefer Technicians will work in conjunction with the Service Writer and the other Technicians to complete preventative maintenance and repairs on the TransX fleet in a timely and efficient manner by diagnosing problems found during inspections prescribing the correct remedial action. Benefits: * Hourly Rate Range: $30.00 - $39.00 * Additional hourly premiums available (shift ad skill-based) * $3,000.00 Sign on bonus program * $500.00 Tool and PPE allowance * $300.00 Boot allowance * 25-40 hours of annual training and supports education reimbursement * Comprehensive group health benefits * Referral bonus program (conditions apply) * Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) * Canada Life RRSP contribution with company match * Career development opportunities Qualifications: * Two (2) to five (5) + years’ experience as a reefer technician * Possessing Carrier and/or Thermo King training/accreditation is an asset * Master of common occupational skills * Performs preventative maintenance - minor service, downloads, prime/start units, RPM adjustments, minor repairs, run pre-trips, fuel polishing, and washing out units and battery replacement * Performs preventative maintenance - major service, charging system - diagnose, repair and replace - starters, alternators, engine components - diagnose, repair and replace - Flywheel, belts, bearings and damper doors, electrical systems - diagnose, repair and replace - performing diagnostics using scanners, electronic test equipment, and on-board computers * Perform troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of components on truck and trailer refrigeration units, repairing failures; removing, replacing, testing for Freon leaks, assembling, and installing parts and components involving soldering welding and the use of refrigeration equipment * Terms and conditions apply to be eligible for the signing bonus Why Join TransX: * Large, Canadian owned company (CN) * Operating for over 50 years * Leading transportation and logistics services * 11 Terminals across North America * Competitive compensation * Partnered training programs and learning support provider * Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. TransX Ltd. is committed to building a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion also welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply. If you require accommodation for the recruitment process, please let us know at the point of application.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have two to five years of experience as a reefer technician and possess strong diagnostic and repair skills. Professional accreditation from Carrier or Thermo King is considered an asset for this role.