Cylinder Exchange Technician
Who are we?
A-Gas is the global expert in the supply and full life-cycle management of specialty chemicals and gases, providing refrigerants, blowing agents, fire protection agents, and carbon credit offsets to our customers around the world. Rapid Recovery is the company's service division and the number-one provider of refrigerant recovery services for the HVAC, refrigeration, demolition, and marine industries. With industry-leading recovery, reclamation, and gas processing technologies, A-Gas continues to lead the industry in developing cutting-edge solutions designed to protect the environment. For more information on A-Gas, and our environmental journey, please go to
A-Gas Americas is looking to hire a full-time Route Driver/Cylinder Exchange Technician, servicing the HVAC and specialty gas industries. Are you courteous and professional? Do you possess good communication skills? Are you a careful driver? Are you resilient and persistent? Are you a team player with a can-do attitude? If you answered yes to these questions, then you might be the perfect fit for the job of handling refrigerant in the HVAC industry!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CYLINDER EXCHANGE TECHNICIAN
As a Cylinder Exchange Technician, you will be responsible for the "Rapid Exchange" program in a specific territory, handling customer and prospect interactions. Your duties will include:
- Operating the A-Gas cylinder exchange program by picking up and dropping off refrigerant gas cylinders at customer locations using a box truck.
- Providing excellent customer service. - Preparing and properly labeling cylinders.
- Operating a pallet jack and lift gate to load and unload shipments.
- Consolidating refrigerants into half-ton cylinders.
- Assisting with the sourcing of gas by looking for additional gas to bring back to the company for reclamation or destruction purposes.
- Keeping accurate reports and submitting daily work orders and weekly expense reports on time.
- Providing care for your assigned vehicle by keeping it in good condition and maintaining it according to the vehicle's manual.
- Working safely and reporting any safety concerns.
- Performing any other job duties as identified.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CYLINDER EXCHANGE TECHNICIAN
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 21 years old
- Possession of a valid driver's license - Clean driving record
- Holding a CDL Class C license and the ability to obtain hazmat endorsement within 30 days of employment
- Ability to obtain EPA 608 license within 14 days of employment
- Strong reading, writing, and math skills - Capability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and spend extended periods driving
- Ability to lift 75+ lbs
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Priority given to safety attitude
Experience in the HVAC industry and familiarity with refrigerant handling and HVAC gas recovery is preferred, although various other factors will be considered.
WORK SCHEDULE
This is a full-time position that typically works a 40-hour week, Monday - Friday.
Why A-Gas?
The starting wage for this position is $22 to $30 per hour, depending on experience.
A-Gas offers generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), a 401(k), company-paid short-term & long-term disability, life insurance, training initiatives, professional certifications, and a tuition reimbursement program. It is an exciting time to be a part of A-Gas, come grow with us!
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, disability, or veteran status.