Battery Maintenance Technician

Cox Enterprises; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Voting/ Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

The Battery Maintenance team at Cox Automotive is hiring two technicians for day and night shifts (3:30 pm-12:00 am). Level I and II pay scales apply, with annual ranges and potential incentive programs.

The role focuses on battery diagnostics, refurbishment, and repurposing in a fast-paced production environment, ensuring safe, reliable battery operation. Experience in EV batteries and hand/power tools is required; teamwork and safety commitment are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED with 3–5 years related EV battery experience; or 5+ years in related field.
• Knowledge of EV batteries, hand and power tools, and basic computer skills to enter data and respond to emails.
• Excellent attention to detail, teamwork, problem-solving and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Installs, inspects, maintains, and repairs vehicle batteries.
• Uses electrical test equipment to verify battery functionality.
• Disassembles cells, inspects defects, and replaces faulty parts.
• Reassembles and fuses battery components as needed.
• Fills cells with acid, checks solution gravity, and adjusts concentration.
• Connects chargers, monitors meters, and adjusts charging parameters.
• Conducts discharge tests and performs repairs as needed.
• Cleans and neutralizes batteries and maintains charging systems.
• Packages battery packs and components for shipment.
• Performs basic diagnostics for reuse potential and reliability.

Skills

EV batteries

Hand tools

Power tools

Database entry

Email responses

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Related degree/certification

Tools

Alfred CMMS

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Battery Maintenance Technician II

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Variable

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $22.02 - $33.08/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

The Battery Maintenance team is hiring two technicians, one for our day shift role and one for our night shift role 3:30 pm-12:00 am. Based on experince will determine what level the candidate is hired at.

Level I- 37,800.00 - 47,300.00 - 56,800.00 USD Annual

Level II- 45,800.00 - 57,300.00 - 68,800.00 USD Annual

Responsible for assembling, installing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing electric vehicle batteries. Operating under the supervision of theSupervisor, Battery Maintenance, the role focuses on battery diagnostics, refurbishment, and repurposing in a fast-paced production environment. The technician ensures battery systems are safe, functional, and ready for deployment, contributing directly to the reliability and performance of EV operations.

PRIMARY DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Installs, inspects, maintains, and repairs vehicle batteries.
• Uses electrical test equipment toRESPONSIBILITIES verify battery functionality.
• Disassembles cells, inspects for defects, and replaces faulty parts.
• Reassembles and fuses battery components as needed.
• Fills cells with acid, checks solution gravity, and adjusts concentration.
• Connects chargers, monitors meters, and adjusts charging parameters.
• Conducts discharge tests and performs necessary repairs.
• Cleans and neutralizes batteries.
• Maintains and repairs battery charging systems.
• Packages battery packs and components for shipment.
• Performs basic diagnostics to identify and fix battery issues for reuse.
• Sorts materials and tests battery performance.
• Follows safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Ensures work meets quality standards and supports operational goals.
• Ensure timely and accurate updates to the Alfred CMMS database with relevant maintenance and production data to support operational efficiency and equipment reliability.
• Completes additional tasks as assigned.

Required Experience & Specialized Knowledge and skills

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline; or 5 years’ experience in a related field
• Requires strong knowledge of EV batteries, working with hand and power tools as well as basic computers skills needed to enter information into databases, and check and respond to emails.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills as well as excellent teamwork, problem-solving, and collaborative skills to work effectively with teams throughout organization
• Ability to read written operating instructions
• Commitment to Safety and quality

Preferred Experience & Specialized knowledge and skills

• Degree in related discipline
• Experience in EV Batteries or the automotive field.

Work Environment

Subject to Manufacturing or warehouse environment which may or may not be climate controlled.

Physical Requirements:

• Individual lifting up to 50 pounds
• Constant sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, lifting
• Good hand and finger dexterity; hand and eye coordination
• Physical ability and mental acuity to execute duties successfully within required timeframes under safety guidelines
• Standard PPE includes safety glasses, safety vest, hearing protection, and safety footwear, other PPE may be required for specific tasks.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vets

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.