Battery Technician

Kenco Group; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance including HSA, HRA,

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Group is seeking a Battery Technician in Tulsa, OK to assemble, install, inspect, and maintain batteries across diverse equipment. You will handle disassembly, testing, and repairs while following safety and industry standards.

The role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to lift around 30 lbs. Candidates should be comfortable working with battery testing equipment and performing discharge tests as needed.

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 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).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Physical stamina

Mobility

Lifting capacity

Safety awareness

Electrical testing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Battery testing equipment

Electrical testing tools

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 Position

As 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.

Functions

• Removes 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.

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 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).

Competencies

• Action 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 Requirements

• This position is expected to travel approximately 25% - 50% .
• A passport is not required, but recommended.

Disclosures

• 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/
• 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 accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

Kenco 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.

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For California residents please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The 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/