Field Service Technician Assistant

Sure Power; Arbutus (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sure Power in Maryland is seeking a Battery Technician to install, inspect, and maintain batteries, battery racks, and associated power systems at customer sites. You will travel to job sites, operate forklifts and battery lifts, and perform preventive maintenance with attention to safety policies.

You must have a high school diploma, a valid license, and willingness to travel including nights and weekends. Strong communication and basic computer skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record and ability to meet DOT requirements.
• Must be willing to travel, including overnight stays, nights and weekends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and perform preventive maintenance on batteries, chargers, racks and cables.
• Prepare materials and equipment for each job assignment.
• Operate a DOT-regulated commercial vehicle; load/unload and haul materials.
• Use equipment such as pallet jack and battery lift.
• Keep the job site clean and secure tools daily to prevent hazards.
• Place batteries on racks or trays and install cables/hardware.
• Follow safety policies (OSHA, DOT Hazmat) and complete required training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Communication skills

Computer skills

Forklift operation

Overnight travel

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Electrical trade school preferred

Technical school certificate or related training

Job description

Summary

Provides quality installation, inspections, preventive maintenance and replacements of sealed and flooded batteries, DC plants, and spill containment systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Installs, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance to equipment, such as, flooded and sealed batteries, chargers cable trays, battery racks and power cables.

Prepares material and equipment required for each job assignment.

Drives a DOT regulated commercial vehicle, loads and unloads trucks and hauls and hoists materials.

Operates equipment, such as: pallet jack, battery lift, etc.

Maintains a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.

Places batteries on racks or in trays.

Installs battery cables and hardware.

Conducts all activity in a safe manner by adhering to policies and procedure, such as, environmental, OSHA, DOT Hazmat, and warranty.

Must participate and successfully complete all training as required by the company.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Skills, and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. Requires basic mechanical aptitude. Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and be able to meet DOT regulations requirements. Ability and willingness to travel to job sites, do overnight travel, and work nights and weekends as needed. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer proficiency. Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment preferred. Must be able to lift up to 75lbs. regularly.

• Technician Assistant:Electrical trade school preferred. Basic knowledge of electricity a plus.
• Technician:Requires basic electrical aptitude. Technical School Certificate or related military training in related field desired. 2+ years’ experience in the electrical field desired. DC power and/or battery experience desired. Working knowledge of AC single and three phase power systems, DC plants and battery systems a plus.

Pay: $24-$35 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance