Battery Technician

Kenco-Group; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance including HSA/HRA/Fs

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Group is seeking a Battery Technician to assemble, install, inspect, and maintain batteries for vehicles, equipment, and power plants. You will remove and inspect cells, replace defective parts, and manage charging and testing using standard equipment.

The role requires physical stamina and safe handling of lithium-based batteries, with responsibilities across field service and service center settings. Travel of up to 50% is expected; a high school diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of using, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing electrical and battery testing equipment.
• Knowledge of battery safety best practices and industry standards, related to testing, storage and disposal of lithium-ion and lithium primary cells and batteries.
• Physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel and bend.
• Ability to lift, push and pull required load (usually about 30lbs).

Responsibilities

• Remove and disassemble cells and inspect parts to detect defects.
• Replace defective parts, reassemble battery, and fuse lead parts with gas torch.
• Fill cells with acid solution and determine specific gravity of solution.
• Attach charger leads to battery posts or connector and start charger.
• Read meters and adjust charge parameters to control time and flow of current through battery.
• Perform discharge tests, evaluate results and make necessary repairs.
• Wash, clean, and neutralize customers' batteries at customer location or in the service center.
• Repair battery charging equipment.

Skills

Action Oriented

Collaborates

Decision Quality

Optimizes Work Processes

Situational Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.About the PositionAs a Battery Technician, you’ll be responsible for assemble, install, inspect, and maintain batteries in various devices, from cars and other heavy machinery to power plants.FunctionsRemoves and disassembles cells and inspects parts to detect defects.Replaces defective parts, reassembles battery, and fuses lead parts with gas torch.Fills cells with acid solution and determines specific gravity of solution.Adds acid or water to obtain specified concentration.Attaches charger leads to battery posts or connector and starts charger.Reads meters and adjusts charge parameters to control time and flow of current through battery.Ability to perform discharge tests, evaluates results, and makes necessary repairs.Washes, cleans, and neutralizes customers batteries at customer location or in the service center.Repairs battery charging equipment.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred.Knowledge of using, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing electrical and battery testing equipment.Knowledge of battery safety best practices and industry standards, related to the testing, storage and disposal of lithium-ion and lithium primary cells and batteries.Physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel and bend.Ability to lift, push and pull required load (usually about 30lbs).CompetenciesAction Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.Travel RequirementsThis position is expected to travel approximately 25% - 50%.A passport is not required, but recommended.DisclosuresFor California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.Benefits offered:Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accountsSupplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injuryDental InsuranceVision InsuranceBasic Life and Supplemental LifeShort Term and Long Term DisabilityPaid Parental Leave401(k)Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)Employer Paid Holidays- 10 daysKenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.Please click the image to download the EEOC ‘Know Your Rights; Discrimination is Illegal’ posting.https://www.eeoc.gov/posterFor California residents please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address barEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy.https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/