Motive Power Battery Systems Technician

Motive Power Battery Systems Technician — Memphis, TN (Up to $25/hr)
Picture this: the distribution center wakes up for another nonstop day. Lift trucks line up, operators are ready, and the clock hits shift change. The only way the fleet moves is if the battery room is dialed in — and that’s your domain. As the Motive Power Battery Systems Technician, you own the energy hub that keeps operations running 24/7 (with Christmas Day as the only exception).

Reliability and safety are everything here — when you show up ready, the fleet does too.

Compensation & Employment Pay: up to $25/hr, commensurate with experience (battery room or distribution maintenance experience prioritized for the top of the range)
W-2 employment through Mural Group (not 1099)
Mural Group contributes $500/month toward health insurance, which fully covers an individual employee

Long-term contract with a path to a Lead Technician role Fixed Schedules (No Rotation)
Same days and hours every week.

Weekday openings (40 hrs/wk):

Relief Tech:
Tuesday–Saturday | 7:00 am – 3:00 pm2nd

Shift: Monday–Friday | 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm Weekend openings (24 hrs/wk):

Saturday & Sunday | 12-hour day shift | 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Weekday roles are 40 straight hours with no structural overtime. Weekend roles offer a consistent 24-hour, two-day schedule — great for part-time or supplemental income.

Your Core Impact Perform routine lead‑acid battery care: watering, cleaning, equalization, and capacity testing

Execute changeouts/swaps to keep lift trucks running throughout every shift

Inspect chargers, connectors, and cables; complete minor repairs and escalate issues as needed

Track charge/discharge cycles and maintain accurate logs Diagnose underperforming batteries with voltmeters, hydrometers, and other diagnostic tools

Maintain a clean, organized, OSHA‑compliant battery room Safely handle and neutralize electrolyte spills using proper PPE and procedures

Coordinate with operators to time swaps with minimal operational impact

What You’ll Bring Required High  school diploma or GED1–2 years in a battery room, industrial/warehouse maintenance, or closely related skilled trade

Working knowledge of lead‑acid maintenance (watering, equalization, specific gravity testing)
Proven OSHA safety practices and consistent PPE usage

Ability to lift 50+ lbs and operate battery lifts/hoists safely

Rock‑solid attendance — the fleet depends on you Preferred

Direct battery room experience in distribution, warehouse, or logistics environments

Understanding of DC electrical systems and charging fundamentals

Forklift operator certification OSHA 10 or 30 (General Industry)
Troubleshooting skills for charger faults, bad cells, or connectors

Also Considered Candidates from auto/diesel, HVAC, or industrial electrical trades with strong mechanical aptitude and a safety‑first mindset

What to Expect on Day One Fixed schedule — no rotationPPE provided (steel‑toe boots required; bring your own)
Safety‑first culture in a well‑run, established distribution facility

Technical Proficiencies Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems Electrical Troubleshooting Electrical Repair OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
Heavy Material Handling Industrial Electrical Experience Lift Truck Repair & Maintenance Industrial Electrical Systems Workplace Safety & EHS Management Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting DOT & Equipment Inspection Compliance Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Equipment Repair & Maintenance Machine Safety Inspections Ready to take ownership of the battery room and keep the fleet moving? Apply today in Memphis, TN.