Battery Maintenance Technician ; EVBS

Overview

Company Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group Vehicle Operations

Job Profile Battery Maintenance Technician I

Management Level Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel % No

Work Shift Day

Compensation Hourly base pay rate is $18.17 - $27.31/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description Performs a variety of processes, including disassembly, de-energizing, cleaning, reassembly, and re-energization of batteries and battery packaging. Technicians inspect and test electrical connections, components, and wiring charges. Additionally, they inspect batteries for defective parts, test fluid conditions, remove battery fluids, and disconnect electrical leads to ensure optimal battery performance.

• Learns battery maintenance principles and practices
• Assists with disassembling batteries and packs using hand tools
• Uses test equipment to assess battery performance and detect issues
• Replaces faulty components and fusing parts to restore functionality
• Ensures proper mixing and containment of battery fluids
• Sorts battery-related materials, Package and prepare battery components for shipping
• Performs basic diagnostics to identify battery failures
• Use electrical test equipment to verify battery functionality
• Supports repair and refurbishment of vehicle batteries for reuse
• Follows company quality management procedures
• Adheres to safety protocols and wears required PPE
• Ensure battery work meets quality standards and contributes to overall operational excellence
• Ensure timely and accurate updates to the Alfred CMMS database with relevant maintenance and production data to support operational efficiency and equipment reliability.
• Completes additional tasks as assigned

• High School Diploma/GED, and up to 2 years’ experience in a related field
• Requires a strong knowledge and experience working with hand and power tools as well as basic computers skills needed to enter information into databases, and check and respond to emails.
• Ability to read written operating instructions
• Excellent skills in quality, accuracy and attention to Detail, safety focus, can collaborate to work effectively with teams throughout the organization.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

• Degree or certification in related disciplines automotive or technical
• Experience in the EV Battery or automotive industry

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life efits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).

For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.