Motive Power Technician

AMP - Bloomington
2000 W 94th St
Bloomington, MN 55431, USA

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Battery Technician will be responsible for performing field service and repairs on industrial batteries, chargers, and related equipment. The Battery Technician will also be responsible for equipment installations and to perform unscheduled repairs and scheduled maintenance, based upon customer demand and need.

The technician should approach each job responsibility in a manner that provides complete customer satisfaction in a polite and professional manner.

This is a full‑time position out of our office in Bloomington, Minnesota.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Performs necessary repairs on batteries and chargers to correct analyzed situations in a professional and productive manner.
• Troubleshoot motive power batteries, chargers, and related equipment problems, complete installations, and perform unscheduled repairs and scheduled maintenance on equipment-based customer demand and need.
• Observes, analyzes, and determines corrective course of action for service and repair of customer equipment.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment for contracted customers according to Company policies and procedures.
• Washes, cleans and neutralizes customer’s batteries at customers’ site.
• Drive to job site as assigned.
• May be required to work in shop environment as needed.
• Maintain acceptable personal and work area standards for safety, appearance, and equipment condition.
• Follows safety rules and procedures to ensure that hazardous waste is disposed of properly.
• Diagnose equipment problems and offer solutions to meet customer specifications.
• Opens and closes work orders, provides service repair narratives for customer and submits paperwork for time worked and repairs complete in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains part inventory and supplies in company owned/leased vehicles.
• Exhibits a professional demeanor and promotes goodwill between the company and customers by providing a superior level of customer service.

REQUIRED

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent driving record.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are crucial for working with all individuals in organization both internally and externally.
• Ability to obtain estimates.
• Ability to order and maintain parts.
• Ability to safely operate drills, grinders, forklifts, hoists, and personal hand tools.
• Ability to understand chemical reaction between acids and alkalis.
• Knowledge of reading schematics, maps, blueprints, and manuals.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as work in a team environment.
• Strong time management skills, attention to detail, and a focus on customer management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Experience in material handling environment is preferred, but not required.

BENEFITS

• Pay $25-34
• Company owned/leased vehicle to be used daily and company paid gas card.
• Paid business travel time.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid Holidays immediately.
• Company provided tools.
• Full benefits package of medical, dental, vision, dependent care, 401(k) and more.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly moving objects.
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling- bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching-bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing- remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking-moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Pushing- using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling- using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting- raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
• Grasping- applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
• Tal…