HVAC Technician Jobs in Arlington, TX
In a climate where summer highs regularly top 100 degrees, HVAC technicians are among the most in-demand tradespeople in Arlington. Every home, warehouse, restaurant, and venue in Tarrant County depends on cooling, so residential service companies, commercial contractors, and facilities teams at places like AT&T Stadium and the Arlington hospitals hire HVAC techs year-round, with peak demand every cooling season.
Current HVAC technician Openings in Arlington, TX
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Top Arlington Employers Hiring HVAC Technicians
These companies regularly hire HVAC technicians across Arlington and Tarrant County:
- Comfort Experts - major DFW residential HVAC service and install company.
- Hobson Air Conditioning - established Arlington-area residential and light commercial HVAC.
- TDIndustries - large commercial mechanical contractor serving DFW.
- Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital - facilities HVAC and building maintenance.
- City of Arlington - HVAC roles maintaining public buildings.
- Six Flags Over Texas - facilities and refrigeration techs for the park.
HVAC Technician Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level (apprentice or installer helper): about $16 to $21 per hour
- Experienced (licensed service tech): about $22 to $32 per hour
- Senior (lead tech or commercial specialist): about $32 to $42 per hour
These are estimates that vary by certification, specialty, and season. Many Arlington HVAC jobs add commission or spiffs on service calls, plus overtime during cooling season, a company vehicle, health benefits, and tool allowances.
How to Become an HVAC Technician in Arlington
Texas licenses HVAC technicians through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR); you work under a licensed contractor and can earn your own Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor license with the required experience and exam. You also need EPA Section 608 certification to handle refrigerants. Tarrant County College offers an HVAC technology program, and local trade schools and manufacturer programs provide hands-on training that gets you into the field quickly.
What the Job Involves
HVAC technicians install, service, and repair heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems. In Arlington that means diagnosing failed compressors in July heat, replacing residential AC units, maintaining rooftop units on commercial buildings, and keeping refrigeration running at restaurants and venues. The work mixes electrical, mechanical, and refrigerant skills, and involves attic, rooftop, and outdoor work in extreme temperatures.
Skills Employers Look For
- EPA 608 refrigerant certification
- Electrical and refrigeration troubleshooting
- Customer service for residential service calls
- Reading wiring diagrams and manifold gauges
- Physical ability for attic and rooftop work in heat
- A valid driver's license and clean record for company vehicles
Career Path and Advancement
Arlington HVAC techs often start as install helpers, move up to licensed service technicians, then to lead tech, service manager, or commercial specialist. With a Texas contractor license, many open their own HVAC businesses, a common path in the DFW residential market. Commercial techs with contractors like TDIndustries can advance into building automation and mechanical project roles.
Related Careers in Arlington
If HVAC work interests you, these related Arlington trades are also hiring:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be an HVAC technician in Arlington?
You need EPA 608 certification to handle refrigerants, and Texas requires an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor license through TDLR to run jobs independently. Many technicians work under a licensed contractor while gaining the experience to get their own license.
How long does it take to become an HVAC technician in Arlington?
You can enter the field in as little as six months to a year through a Tarrant County College or trade-school program plus EPA certification. Earning a Texas contractor license takes several years of documented experience under a licensed contractor.
What is the overtime and commission pay for HVAC techs in Arlington?
During Texas cooling season, overtime is common and pays time-and-a-half after 40 hours. Many Arlington residential companies also pay commission or spiffs on service and install work, which can significantly boost a strong tech's earnings.
Can you do HVAC work remotely in Arlington?
No. HVAC service and installation is hands-on field work at homes and buildings. Only limited roles like dispatch, controls programming, or sales support can be partly remote.
Which Arlington employer pays HVAC technicians the most?
Commercial mechanical contractors like TDIndustries and top residential service companies often pay the most, especially for licensed techs with commercial refrigeration or building-automation skills. Busy residential service techs earning commission can also earn at the top of the range.
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