Forklift Battery Technician: Diagnostics, Repairs & Safety

Atlanta Forklifts, Inc.; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Fork Lifts, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Battery Technician to inspect, diagnose, repair, and install forklift batteries and chargers across equipment. Emphasis on safety, OSHA compliance, and handling dangerous acids and electrical systems.

DOT physical and drug screen required. The role involves coordinating with suppliers, performing maintenance, and ensuring accurate battery inventories. Candidates should have at least 2 years in the battery industry and be a certified forklift

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in the battery business.
• Must have working knowledge of electrical circuits and electronics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics on batteries, acid adjustments, rebuilds by replacing cells, connectors, cables, etc.
• Charging, rotation, cleaning, and watering of batteries.
• Receive all new batteries, record serial numbers, and maintain battery inventory records.
• Provide high quality battery and charger service work to customer.
• Build relationships with internal and external customers and vendors.
• Use manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals to troubleshoot components on material handling equipment.
• Safely use lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move batteries into position to be repaired.
• Attend training classes and keep current on product advancements.
• Must be a team player and have excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• World class customer service and ability to maintain positive working relationships.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. (and occasionally more).
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen.

Skills

Safety compliance

Customer service

Team player

Interpersonal communications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Forklift Operator

Job description

Atlanta Fork Lifts, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Battery Technician to inspect, diagnose, repair, and install forklift batteries and chargers across equipment. Emphasis on safety, OSHA compliance, and handling dangerous acids and electrical systems.

DOT physical and drug screen required. The role involves coordinating with suppliers, performing maintenance, and ensuring accurate battery inventories. Candidates should have at least 2 years in the battery industry and be a certified forklift