3rd Shift Battery Technician

Dollar Tree; Maquoketa (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Dollar in Maquoketa, IA seeks a Maintenance Battery Technician to maintain and replace batteries for material handling equipment. The role emphasizes safe operation, brake testing after changes, and adherence to daily PIT checklists.

Ideal candidates have basic mechanical aptitude, awareness of electrical safety, and 3–6 months of maintenance experience; ability to work overtime is required.

Qualifications

• High School preferred.
• Must have basic mechanical aptitude and general knowledge of electrical safety procedures.
• 3-6 months maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain material handling equipment batteries and perform changes as needed.
• Perform brake tests after each battery change.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Complete daily PIT checklist and report defects.
• Keep work area organized and minimize downtime.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical safety

Communication

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

General Summary:

Maintains the upkeep of the powered equipment batteries and changes the batteries when needed.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Ensures all material handling equipment batteries are properly maintained for efficient performance and changes when needed. Ensures brake test is performed after every battery change. Follows work orders in achieving productivity. Develops knowledge base of different systems. Communicates effectively with others to minimize potential downtime of equipment. Makes sure workmanship is of highest quality. Completes the daily P.I.T. checklist to ensure equipment is working properly and reports any defects to management and/or maintenance. Operates P.I.T. in a safe manner. Follows set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety. Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment with the Maintenance department. Follows all Company policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education: High School preferred.

Experience** :** Must have basic mechanical aptitude and general knowledge of electrical safety procedures. 3-6 months maintenance experience preferred.

Physical Requirements** :** Able to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The Team Member should have adequate fitness level to meet the demands of frequent lifting, walking, standing, moderate climbing, occasional sitting, stooping and kneeling with or without reasonable accommodation. Team Member will be required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per Distribution Center requirements.

Working Conditions: Team Member will work in a climate controlled atmosphere, in which outside weather conditions greatly affect the building’s temperature although fans and heaters are used. Team member may also work outside of the Distribution Center which may expose them to adverse weather conditions. Team Member may also be exposed to moving mechanical parts or equipment, fumes and airborne particles as regulated by OSHA. Associates may normally be exposed to and required to perform the handling, packaging, processing, storage, disposal or transport of hazardous materials, the operation of a motor vehicle, palletized equipment, machinery or power tools, repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, where the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage, the operation, maintenance or oversight of infrastructure including, but not limited to, electric, gas, and water utilities, power generation or distribution and the extraction, compression, processing, handling, packaging, storage, disposal, treatment or transport of potentially volatile, flammable, combustible chemicals.

Availability : Team Member will perform shift work and must be willing to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.

Critical Skills

Communication Skills: Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers and management team.

Physically Capable: Has the necessary hand and motor skills needed to perform essential work activities.

Problem Solving: Identifies problems and finds solutions to them. Isolates problem areas and uses appropriate techniques to solve them.

Quality Conscious: Is committed to achieving and maintaining high standards. Ensures own work is correct.

Reliable: Consistent and dependable. Follows supervisors’ instructions. Respects Company policies and procedures.

Safety Conscious: Does not put self or others at risk of injury. Must be aware of personal responsibility in safety of themselves and others and acts accordingly.

Strong Organizational Skills: Able to perform multiple activities successfully; establishes clear goals and objectives and is effective at managing time/priorities.

Technically Capable: Applies relevant knowledge, skills and procedures to all technical aspects of the job.

Organizational Competencies:

A competency is a characteristic of a Team Member that contributes to successful job performance and the achievement of company goals and objectives . Organizational Competencies are the behaviors, skills, knowledge, and abilities of Team Members that have a significant impact on Family Dollar’s organizational results.

Customer Focus : Dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services which meet or exceed the needs and requirements of internal and external customers. Understands customers’ expectations and utilizes that knowledge to continuously improve products and services. Makes decisions and takes action with end users in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal and external customers and gains their trust and respect.

Results Driven : Takes initiative and engages in work activities that have clearly defined and communicated end results. Prioritizes work appropriately and ensures that the most important tasks are completed expediently. Anticipates barriers to progress and takes appropriate action without waiting for direction. Follows through to ensure that tasks are completed with a sense of urgency. Drives self and others for results, and looks for opportunities to increase effectiveness and reduce costs.

Communication Skills : Shares and expresses thoughts in a clear and effective manner through verbal and written communication skills. Exhibits effective listening skills and interacts positively with others. Is diplomatic, tactful and professional in all communication and resolves conflicts in a cooperative manner. Presents ideas articulately and persuasively in both formal and informal settings.

Problem Solving/Decision Making : Uses sound judgment and common sense to make competent, timely and effective decisions. Gathers and analyzes relevant information and takes appropriate action. Uses knowledge and experience to understand issues and chooses the best course of action. Looks beyond the initial/surface problems to identify root causes. Takes accountability for decisions, actions and results.

Job Knowledge : Understands how businesses work and keeps up with trends affecting current job and the organization as a whole. Demonstrates the skills and expertise needed for success and is thorough, accurate and efficient while performing all job functions. Learns quickly and analyzes successes and failure to enhance job performance.

Relationship Management : Develops effective relationships and works cooperatively as part of a team. Builds rapport easily and relates well to all types of people both inside and outside the organization. Involves others in setting objectives and making decisions. Willingly shares resources and information with other team members. Defines success in terms of the whole team and recognizes the contributions of others.

Full time

302 Family Dollar Pkwy,Maquoketa,Iowa 52060

DC206

Family Dollar