Forklift Battery Technician

Motive Companies, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Companies, LLC is seeking a Forklift Battery Technician in Phoenix, AZ. This direct-hire role supports on-site battery maintenance, inspections, watering, and cleaning at client locations. The technician will operate forklifts/reach trucks, manage parts inventory, and ensure safety and EPA compliance.

Candidates should have 1–3 years in the battery industry or field service, with strong customer service and problem-solving skills. Pay ranges $27–$30 per hour, DOE, with direct hire terms.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend safety and maintenance manuals.
• Ability to interpret instructions in written or schedule form.
• Prioritize work independently and move between tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular maintenance of industrial batteries
• Carry out battery watering, washing and inspections
• Operate forklift and reach truck
• Convey information to customers and coordinate repairs
• Maintain accurate parts inventory and service records
• Ensure adherence to safety, EPA, OSHA and hazmat policies
• Promote related products and services
• Follow schedules for regular product maintenance

Skills

Safety rules comprehension

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Analytical thinking

Deadline-driven

Tools

Forklift

Reach truck

Job description

Job Details

Forklift Battery Technician

Location: Phoenix,AZ

Position Type: Direct

Duration: DIRECT

Shift: 1

Positions Available: 3

Job Description

Purpose and Scope: The Ultra Care Technician I is responsible for performing regularly scheduled maintenance of industrial batteries and related products at the client site.

Job Requirements

• Represents the company in a neat and professional manner in accordance with company standards.
• Practices safety and good housekeeping in all circumstances.
• Performs battery inspections, battery watering, battery washing, and full-scale inspection including recording of cell voltages and specific gravities.
• Performs watering system installations.
• Conveys information to proper customer contacts.
• Safely operates a service vehicle and keeps it in good working order.
• Operates a forklift and reach truck on a regular basis.
• Recognizes and addresses safety and EPA issues.
• Safely and correctly processes non-potable water recovered by the battery wash.
• Tests for and analyzes results of acidity level of water (pH).
• Performs voltage testing and pressure washing of battery.
• Maintains an accurate assigned parts inventory.
• Actively promotes point of sale items and allied products and services.
• Follows assigned schedule to ensure regular product maintenance.
• Complies with company policies and procedures (regarding issues such as warranty, safety, environmental, OSHA, and hazmat).
• Ensures work orders are filled out properly and submitted in a timely manner.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with customers.
• Communicates with others (supervisor, company technicians or other departments, as needed), to coordinate necessary repairs or either resolve customer complaints or seize opportunities.
• All other duties as required.

Skills / Other

• Able to read and comprehend documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, plus procedural and technical manuals.
• Able to interpret and follow instructions (provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form).
• Able to prioritize work, work independently, and move from task to task.
• Analytical and critical thinker.
• Detail-oriented.
• Troubleshooting skills, able to define problems and solve them.
• Strong customer service skills, including active listening.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Deadline-driven, self-motivated.

Experience

• 1-3 Years of experience involving battery industry or related experience, preferably within a field service environment. Prior sales or customer service in a field service environment, strongly preferred.

Pay: $27-$30/hr DOE #MCTA1