Forklift Battery Technician - Part Time

Motive Companies; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Motive Companies in Texas seeks 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 requires safe, professional service.

You will inspect and monitor battery systems, manage watering and washing, track voltages and specific gravities, and maintain inventory while coordinating with customers and supervisors to ensure timely repairs and excellent service. Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Represent Motive Companies professionally at client sites.
• Perform battery inspections, watering, washing, and full-scale inspections with voltage and gravity readings.
• Install watering systems and manage battery-related equipment.
• Safely operate a service vehicle and forklifts or reach trucks as needed.
• Maintain accurate parts inventory and process field service work orders.
• Promote related products and services and coordinate with customers and supervisors to resolve issues.

Skills

Safety awareness

Customer interaction

Bilingual Spanish

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: $18/hr

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