Forklift Battery Technician - Part Time

Motive Energy Inc.; Lubbock, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Motive Energy Inc. is seeking an Ultra Care Technician I to perform regular maintenance of industrial batteries at client sites. This part-time role offers 24–30 hours per week and requires hands-on battery inspections, watering, washing, and safety-conscious service.

You will drive a service vehicle, coordinate with customers, and uphold company standards while supporting warranty and environmental policies. Spanish language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Represents the company in a neat and professional manner.
• Practices safety and good housekeeping at all times.
• Performs battery inspections, watering, washing, and full-scale inspections with voltage and gravity checks.
• Installs watering systems at client sites and coordinates necessary repairs.
• Communicates with customer contacts and coordinates with supervisors.
• Operates service vehicle and forklift/reach truck safely and in accordance with SOPs.
• Maintains inventory and submits work orders promptly.
• Promotes products and services at the point of sale and maintains customer relations.

Skills

Battery industry experience

Spanish language (preferred)

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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