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  • đź”§ Trailer Mechanic – Full Time

    Location: Cranbury, New Jersey

    Schedule: Monday–Thursday 7:00am–4:00pm, Friday 7:00am–3:30pm (Day Shift)

    Expected Hours: 42 per week



    We’re looking for a dependable, experienced Trailer Mechanic to perform maintenance and repairs on our large fleet of refrigerated trailers. Our facility features a heated indoor garage, and we pride ourselves on our excellent safety record.



    Responsibilities include:

     • General trailer maintenance and repair

     • Brake system repairs

     • ABS diagnostics

     • Steel and aluminum welding

     • Minor bodywork

     • Liftgate repairs (Liftgate experience is a huge plus with additional pay!)



    What We’re Looking For:

     • 3+ years of trailer repair experience (Required)

     • Valid Driver’s License (Required)



    Benefits:

     • Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

     • 401(k) with company match

     • Health Savings Account

     • Paid vacation and sick time

     • 10 paid holidays

     • Paid uniforms (laundered)

     • Company-paid life insurance

     • Referral bonuses

     • Steady day shift schedule with occasional overtime

    Interested? Email Your Resume Today!
  • ❄️ Refrigeration Mechanic (Thermo King/Carrier Certified) – Full Time

    Location: Cranbury, New Jersey

    Schedule: Monday–Thursday 7:00am–4:00pm, Friday 7:00am–3:30pm (Day Shift)

    Expected Hours: 42 per week



    We are seeking a Thermo King/Carrier-certified refrigeration mechanic to join our growing team. You’ll be working in a well-equipped, heated shop on a wide range of refrigeration units in our 600+ trailer fleet.



    Responsibilities include:

     • Perform preventative maintenance on Thermo King and Carrier reefer units

     • Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues

     • Replace compressors, motors, switches, and sensors

     • Leak test, repair, and recharge refrigerant systems

     • Collaborate with the shop team to ensure quality and timeliness



    What We’re Looking For:

     • Thermo King and/or Carrier certification (Required)

     • EPA Refrigerant Certification

     • Strong computer and diagnostic skills

     • Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations

     • Clean driving record and valid Driver’s License (Required)



    Benefits:

     • Competitive pay with signing bonus

     • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

     • Employer-contributed Health Spending Account

     • 401(k) with matching

     • Accrued paid time off and sick days

     • 10 paid holidays

     • Paid, laundered uniforms

     • Company-paid life insurance

     • Referral bonuses

    Interested? Email Your Resume Today!

A Career with Purpose


At Jilco, your work helps keep essential goods like food and medicine moving across the Northeast.


You’re not just turning wrenches — you’re making a real impact every day in a company that values quality, reliability, and safety.

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Competitive Benefits


🏥 Medical, dental, and vision insurance

đź’° 401(k) with company match

🏖️ Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

🛡️ Company-paid life insurance

đź’ł Health savings account (HSA)

đź‘• Paid and laundered uniforms

🎉 Signing and referral bonuses

đź”§ Heated indoor garage and modern tools

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Built to Last


Family-owned and operated since 1967, Jilco is a place where careers grow and people stay.


Many of our employees have been with us for decades — because when you join Jilco, you join a team that takes care of its own.

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