Forklift Battery Technician - Part Time

Motive Energy; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Motive Energy in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Ultra Care Technician I to perform scheduled maintenance of industrial batteries at client sites. This part-time role offers 24-30 hours per week and involves hands-on field service work.

You will inspect batteries, water systems, and perform related testing, while safely operating a service vehicle and maintaining proper documentation and inventory. Bilingual Spanish is preferred for customer interactions.

Qualifications

• Experience in battery industry or related field.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Safety-conscious and able to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Represents the company in a neat and professional manner.
• Performs battery inspections, battery watering, battery washing, and full-scale inspection including recording of cell voltages and specific gravities.
• Performs watering system installations.
• Safely operates a service vehicle and keeps it in good working order.
• Maintains an accurate assigned parts inventory.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with customers.

Skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Spanish language

Documentation

Equipment operation

Tools

Forklift

Reach truck

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. This is a part time position that will have between 24-30 hours/week.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Experience

• 1-3 years of experience involving battery industry or related experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Pay: $20/hr

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