Service Center Technician

The Service Center Technician will regularly repair, adjust, clean or prepare batteries for shipment. Replace electrical or mechanical components or parts, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering or welding equipment. Operate machines to test functioning of parts or mechanisms.

Occasionally drives truck to transport materials to and from specified destinations.

- Removes and disassembles cells and inspects parts to detect defects.

- Replaces defective parts, reassembles battery, and fuses lead parts with gas torch.

- Fills cells with acid solution and determines specific gravity of solution.

- Attaches charger leads to battery posts or connector and starts charger.

- Reads meters and adjusts charge parameters to control time and flow of current through battery.

- Maintains truck log, if necessary, according to state and federal regulations.

- Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive pickup and delivery instructions.

- As business needs necessitate, travel to customer sites to evaluate, diagnose, and repair defective equipment.

To perform the Service Center Technician job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

- A high school diploma or equivalent; or industry related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Able to read and comprehend manuals, procedures, and other written documents written in English.

- Must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record with minimal traffic violations.

- Must be at least 18 years of age to drive a company vehicle.

- Technical degree in Engineering where/if applicable to the location.

- This position requires you to drive a company vehicle. Therefore, you must be able to pass the company's driving requirements. Certain vehicles may also require a specific drivers license and have additional driving requirements.

- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilos on a daily continuous basis. Anything heavier will be done with the assistance of a mechanical device or with the assistance of another employee.