Forklift Battery Technician - Part Time

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

Job summary

Motive Energy is seeking an Ultra Care Technician I to perform regularly scheduled maintenance of industrial batteries at client sites. This part-time role averages 24–30 hours per week, with a pay rate of $18 per hour.

Responsibilities include inspections, watering, cleaning, recording voltages and specific gravities, and coordinating with customers. Experience in battery maintenance (1–3 years) and Spanish language skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of battery industry experience.
• Spanish bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represents the company professionally at client sites.
• Performs battery inspections, watering, washing, and full-scale inspections.
• Operates a service vehicle and forklift safely.
• Coordinates repairs and communicates with customers.
• Maintains an accurate parts inventory.
• Follows safety, EPA and hazmat policies.
• Completes work orders promptly.

Skills

Battery maintenance

Customer service

Safety procedures

Forklift operation

Spanish language

Tools

Service vehicle

Forklift

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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