Forklift Battery Technician - Part Time

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

Job summary

Smartsearchonline in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Part Time Forklift Battery Technician to perform scheduled maintenance of industrial batteries and related products at client sites. The role involves 24-30 hours per week.

Responsibilities include battery inspections, watering, washing, system installations, operating a service vehicle and forklifts, and ensuring safety and OSHA compliance. All duties are performed with a focus on quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in battery industry or related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs battery inspections, maintenance and testing per schedule.
• Operates forklift and reach truck safely and regularly.
• Maintains an accurate parts inventory and documents work orders.
• Communicates with customers and supervisors to coordinate repairs and updates.

Job description

Job Details

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Forklift Battery Technician - Part Time Albuquerque,NM Posted:10/2/2026 Job Description

Position Type: Direct

Pay: $20/hr #MCTA1

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.

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.

Experience

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