Forklift Battery Technician - Part Time

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

Job summary

Motive Companies, LLC in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a part-time Forklift Battery Technician to perform routine maintenance and inspections of industrial batteries at client sites. This 24-30 hour-per-week position requires safe operation of service equipment and adherence to company safety standards.

You will conduct battery watering, washing, voltage checks, pH testing, and water treatment, while documenting readings and maintaining parts inventory.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience in battery industry or related field.
• Spanish language ability preferred to assist customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform battery inspections, watering, washing and testing.
• Install watering systems and record voltages and gravities.
• Operate service vehicle, forklift and reach truck safely.
• Coordinate repairs with customers and document work orders.
• Maintain parts inventory and promote related products.

Skills

Battery maintenance

Forklift operation

Spanish preferred

Job description

Job Details

Labor

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

Job ID#: 86962

Job Category: Labor

Position Type: Direct

Duration: DIRECT

Shift: 1

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.

• 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 #MCTA1