Butane Gas Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This position repairs, rebuilds, or overhauls major assemblies of internal combustion automobiles, buses, trucks, or tractors. Work involves most of the following: a) diagnosing the source of trouble and determining the extent of repairs required; b) replacing worn or broken parts such as piston rings, bearings, or other engine parts; c) grinding and adjusting valves; d) rebuilding carburetors; e) overhauling transmissions; and f) repairing fuel injection, lighting, and ignition systems. In general, the work of the Motor Vehicle Mechanic requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent.

• Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers’ approval to perform repairs.
• Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
• Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
• Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings.
• Inspect and test new vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
• Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
• Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
• Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
• Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
• Remove and replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
• Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
• Rebuild, repair, or test automotive fuel injection units.
• Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheelbalancing machines.
• Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.
• Repair or rebuild clutch systems.
• Convert vehicle fuel systems from gasoline to butane gas operations and repair and service operating butane fuel units.
• Conduct visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, gouges, abrasions, discoloration, broken fibers, loose brackets, damaged gaskets, or other problems.
• Diagnose and repair regenerative braking systems or hydraulic systems in hybrid vehicles.
• Diagnose and replace or repair engine management systems or related sensors for flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) with ignition timing, fuel rate, alcohol concentration, or airtofuel ratio malfunctions.
• Inspect propane or natural gas highpressure tanks, piping, or pressure regulators.
• Replace hydraulically assisted systems with electricpowered systems, such as power steering pumps or air conditioning compressors, to improve fuel economy.
• Retrofit vehicle fuel systems with aftermarket products, such as vapor transfer devices, evaporation control devices, swirlers, lean burn devices, or friction reduction devices, to enhance combustion and fuel efficiency.
• Service biodiesel fuel tanks for algae or sludge accumulation by cleaning, changing filters, or adding algaecides.
• Service internal combustion engine systems for hybrid electric vehicles.
Skills and Abilities

Education:High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required; Technical school ASE certification or a degree in automotive technology technology or automotive repair.

Experience: Three (3) years’ experience in vehicle mechanic services in either gasoline or diesel engines and related vehicle systems such as

electrical, air conditioning, and braking.

Computer Skills:Basic Computer Skills

Certifications &Current ASE certification

Licenses:

Other Requirements: Other additional duties as assigned by Management.

Other Physical Requirements
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) steeltoed shoes, work gloves, hearing protection, hard hat, face shield, safety glasses/goggles, splash guard apron, welding jacket, dust mask
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• This position is in a vehicle maintenance area where there may or may not be air conditioning. Exposure to hazardous materials (gas, oil) and noise (list not all inclusive).