Battery Changer

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Responsibility:

Under minimal supervision, the Battery Technician is responsible for changing and operating the battery changing equipment along with maintaining the Battery Assets.

$19.75 per hour, plus the ability to make $4.00 more per hour attendance incentive!!!

Must be able to work any shift, weekends and holidays.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts the removal and replacement of lift batteries safely.
• Works in battery changing room to facilitate and manage the battery changing process.
• Maintains batteries and chargers in working order in accordance with OSHA Standard.
• Operates Hydra-Handler Sleds and Battery Transfer Units
• Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed.
• Maintains and repairs battery cable insulation and connectors.
• Conducts daily/weekly Preventative Maintenance.
• Monitors battery charger status and exercises corrective action as required.
• Disposes of hazardous material in accordance with established OSHA procedures.
• Cleans equipment and work areas for the safety of staff and the maintenance of facility.
• Maintain open communication with management.
• Keep work area clean and perform housekeeping duties as required.
• Comply with Company safety procedures in the workplace.
• Follow attendance policy, show up for work on time and ready to work assigned shift
• Various other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required:

• Good communications skills and the ability to work well with people.

• Ability to operate warehouse equipment (Hi-lift, RC, Pallet Jack, etc.).
• Considerable knowledge of Safety practices.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be self-motivated and dependable.
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task
• Must have basic knowledge of computers
• Must be self-motivated, dependable, and have the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures, cleaning equipment and janitorial techniques
• Ability to work independently
• Must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: they must get along with co-workers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; perform work activities requiring reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to criticism from a supervisor
• Able to handle multiple tasks at once, be organized and demonstrate a high sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to maintain a professional manner and effectively handle all situations
• Ability to maintain professionalism during periods of high volume and stress.
• Ability to work with all levels of management, staff, suppliers and service technicians
• Acts with a flexible and team-oriented approach
• Proactive in nature

Qualifications & Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 1-year related work experience preferred.

Working Conditions: Environmental: Warehouse environment: exposure to cold.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, standing, bending, lifting, stooping, sitting
• Occasionally lift and carry weight up to 80 lbs.
• Occasionally climb ladders and stairs or use lift equipment to a height in excess of 8 ft.
• Manual dexterity in hands and legs to use tools, bend and stretch.