HVAC Technician Helper- Montgomery, AL / Columbus, GA Areas

Are you looking to start your HVAC career? Look no further than a career with Trane Technologies where we take pride in the training we provide to help you grow in your career.  

Trane is looking for an HVAC Technician Helper in the Montgomery, AL / Columbus, GA areas.  

In this role as a Technician Helper, you will coordinate with team members to deliver and help maintain HVAC equipment for scheduled and unscheduled commissioning and repairs.  

If you have 1+ years of experience with repairing HVAC equipment and operating a forklift and/or flatbed, Trane wants to hear from you.  

Why Trane Technologies Is The Best Company for HVAC Technician Helpers: 

• Competitive Pay: Highly competitive and comprehensive total compensation program. Overtime opportunities are available. 
• Full Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, 401k with up to 6% matching, core company contribution of 2%, 8 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation time, life insurance, and more!
• Valuable Training: featuring Manufacturer (OEM) Level Training; formal internal training programs for those looking to add to their industry knowledge, as well as continued learning for those want to sharpen their HVAC skills.
• Career Advancement: opportunities for career development and promotions as well as a tuition reimbursement program
• Perks:  Late model, clean, and dependable company vehicle, high speed laptop, smartphone, specialized tools, uniforms, PPE and safety boot allowance
• Independent Workdays: At Trane, we trust you to get the job done right. Most days, you’ll be dispatched from your house and can enjoy working independently!
• Factory support – Because you are working with Trane, you will enjoy having access to the factory and getting the job done right the first time! Plus, you have access to Tech Hub, a nationwide support platform to connect you with others to get you the support you need. 
• Learn more about our benefits here!  

Where the work is:

This position has been designated as Remote within a geography and work will be performed Montgomery, AL and Columbus, GA areas

What you’ll be doing: 

You will coordinate with team members to prepare and deliver equipment and materials to job sites across the Montgomery, AL area to Columbus, GA, under the supervision of an Area Service Manager, Team Leader, Resource Coordinator, and Service Technicians.

You will perform a range of tasks not limited to: 

• May be required to use a variety of small hand tools to repair warehouse equipment or vehicles.
• Maintains stock of inventory, company equipment and vehicles including shipping and receiving.
• Maintains and organizes shop/warehouse and ensures MSDS compliance with all chemicals stored in shop/warehouse (keep records of chemicals that need pickup for waste disposal).
• Operate forklift (forklift certification can be acquired on site)
• Operating on a flatbed for deliveries requires a DOT certification (DOT certification can be acquired shortly after on-boarding but is a requirement)
• Displays team effort and dedication to customers by maintaining flexibility to work overtime and weekends as the business requires, including occasional overnight stays.
• Continually enforces safety to the highest standards and maintains security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear and conditions. 

What you’ll bring to the table: 

• A High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in HVAC preferred.
• Previous warehouse and power industrial vehicle experience strongly preferred.
• Experience operating a forklift and/or flatbed
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software and working proficiency with handheld computer (i.e., Smartphone, iPad).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations including, but not limited to:
• DUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless / Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.
• EPA Certification Preferred
• Ability to work on-call rotation and/or overtime to support the business. 
• DOT certification preferred (or the ability to obtain DOT certification after onboarding)

Base Pay Range:   $18-25 / Hourly 

*Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, and the geographic location where the work is performed. 

Additional Requirements and Environmental Exposure 

• Must be able to safely and legally operate a vehicle using a seat belt.
• Must be able to wear helmets, safety goggles, fall protection harness and safety boots to safely perform job duties.
• Must be able to twist the trunk of your body 90 degrees in each direction.
• Must be able to squat and touch the floor with both hands.
• Must be able to reach your hands over your head.
• Must be able to stand on concrete surfaces for extended periods, routinely up to 4 hours.
• This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, kneeling and climbing ladders. It requires employees to regularly lift and or move up to 10 lbs. and frequently lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. (may occasionally lift and/or move more than 40 lbs. with special approval.)
• Must be able to safely use a ladder with a 350 lb. total weight limit, while wearing equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. 
• Must be able to maneuver access areas, as small as 30” vertical x 45” horizontal.
• Must be able to access rooftops comfortably and routinely with extension and/or fixed ladders at heights of 15’ to 20’, and occasionally, up to 50 feet +
• This role may be exposed to variable weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, heights, risk of electrical shock, noisy operating equipment and other variable environmental conditions based on location. 

This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive. 

About the Company:

 At Trane Technologies™ and through our businesses including  Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. 

Equal Employment Opportunity:   

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.