Service (Road) Forklift Battery Technician

Atlanta Fork Lifts, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Fork Lifts, Inc. is seeking a Battery Technician to inspect, diagnose, repair, and install forklift batteries and chargers for customers and in-shop service. You will verify safety standards, maintain records, and work within OSHA and local requirements with a strong safety mindset.

The role requires strong communication with suppliers and customers, the ability to lift heavy batteries, and adherence to strict safety protocols while supporting uptime and equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in the battery business.
• Working knowledge of electrical circuits and electronics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair forklift batteries and chargers.
• Communicate with suppliers about warranty issues.
• Maintain battery inventory and records.
• Operate lift trucks and overhead cranes safely.
• Follow all safety procedures and protect against acid, fumes, and electric shock.
• Provide high quality battery service to customers.
• Attend training to stay current on product advancements.

Skills

Battery diagnostics

Electrical circuits

Safety compliance

Customer service

Team player

Manual handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Forklift Operator

Tools

Repair manuals

Lifting equipment (cranes, forklifts)

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Forklift Battery Technician is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and installing customer’s forklift batteries and chargers in various material handling equipment. Must be able to verify the battery or charger is up to safety standards. Must maintain working knowledge of and proficiency in all OSHA and local requirements related to all assigned work. Must be extremely safety conscious to avoid potentially being injured by acid, fumes, electric shock, or chemical explosions.

SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate with suppliers about warranty issues.
• Able to burn lead to make connections and case connectors.
• Responsible for diagnostics on batteries, acid adjustments, rebuilds by replacing cells, connectors, cables, etc. to batteries.
• Monitor and request supplies used in battery charger and repair shop, such as: acids, cells, tape, connectors, etc.
• Keep inventory of all changing system parts in inventory.
• Be able to do all repairs to changers and systems.
• Charging, rotation, cleaning, and watering of batteries.
• Build relationships with internal and external customers and vendors
• Receive all new batteries, record serial numbers, and maintain battery inventory records
• Provide high quality battery and charger service work to customer
• Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company
• Perform other duties as required per management
• Manage work and shop area to keep clean and safe in compliance with all safety policies.
• Use manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to troubleshoot components on material handling equipment
• Safely use lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move batteries into position to be repaired.
• Use miscellaneous resources & computers to reference parts, get information about batteries & enter data
• Climb up onto, under, & into vehicles, use hand & power tools to disassemble/reassemble
• Attend training classes and keep current on product advancements
• Must be a team player and have excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• World class customer service and ability to maintain positive working relationships
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. (and occasionally more than 75 lbs.)
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen

Work Experience Requirements

Minimum 2 years’ experience in the battery business

Must have working knowledge of electrical circuits and electronics

Education/Certification/License Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be a Certified Forklift Operator

WORK CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed in a maintenance shop environment with potential exposure to moving mechanical parts, dust, fumes, chemicals, or solvents which require proper knowledge of safety procedures. Must have the physical ability to perform continuously with full body motion for climbing, reaching, pushing, and lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. (and occasionally in excess of 75 lbs.). Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position with Atlanta Fork Lifts, Inc. dba Toyota Material Handling Systems, ("TMHS"). TMHS and Advanced Material Handling, LLC are affiliated entities under common ownership. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and/or responsibilities. TMHS reserves the right to amend or change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs, as necessary. Atlanta Fork Lifts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace