Materials Handling Technician jobs in Dallas, TX

The Battery Technician will be responsible for performing service calls, both in-shop and customer sites. Service calls will consist of watering batteries, evaluating batteries/chargers and battery monitoring systems to correct non-conformities and maximize uptime of customer material handling equipment. Support sales staff, as necessary, in the sale/service of new and used equipment. Will represent Viking Power and requires professionalism, great attitude, effective communication skills and outstanding customer service.

Primary Responsibilities (include, but not limited to):

• Communicate with suppliers about warranty issues.
• Be able to rebuild batteries by replacing cells, connectors, cables, etc.
• Able to burn lead to make connections and case connectors.
• Able to do acid adjustments to batteries.
• Able to run diagnostics on batteries.
• Monitor and request supplies used in Shoppa’s battery charger and repair shop, such as: acids, cells, tape, connector, etc.
• Keep inventory of all changing system parts in inventory.
• Be able to do all repairs and P.M. (preventative maintenance) to changers and systems.
• Able to access and upkeep E-Battery system.
• Charging, rotation, cleaning and watering of batteries.
• Periodic maintenance and repairs.
• Notify supervisor of equipment not working properly.
• Package and dispose of used acids and batteries.
• Responsible to gather information necessary to properly communicate work; (ie. Truck model, Truck Serial #, Unit #, Battery Model, Battery Serial #, Charger Model, Charger Serial #, Connector type)

Other Duties:

• All other duties or special projects as assigned.

Requirements (include, but not limited to):

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 years’ experience working batteries
• Clean driving record
• Must be able to lift up to 75lbs; stoop, squatting, sitting and driving
• Work in cold and/or hot environments

Special Skills Needed:

• Must have working knowledge of electrical circuits & electronics.

Physical Job Demands:

• Noisy working environment. Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds; stoop, squatting, sitting and driving.

Location: 1950 Diplomat Drive, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Battery Industry: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Farmers Branch, TX 75234: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person