Battery Technician

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers.

Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.

About the Position As a Battery Technician, you’ll be responsible for assemble, install, inspect, and maintain batteries in various devices, from cars and other heavy machinery to power plants.

Functions 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.

Adds acid or water to obtain specified concentration.

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.

Ability to perform discharge tests, evaluates results, and makes necessary repairs.

Washes, cleans, and neutralizes customers batteries at customer location or in the service center.

Repairs battery charging equipment.

Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Knowledge of using, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing electrical and battery testing equipment.

Knowledge of battery safety best practices and industry standards, related to the testing, storage and disposal of lithium-ion and lithium primary cells and batteries.

Physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel and bend.

Ability to lift, push and pull required load (usually about 30lbs).Competencies Action Oriented
- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Collaborates
- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Decision Quality
- Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Optimizes Work Processes
- Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Situational Adaptability
- Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Travel Requirements This position is expected to travel approximately 25% - 50%.A passport is not required, but recommended.

Disclosures The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.

Benefits offered:

Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts

Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury

Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Basic Life and Supplemental Life Short Term and Long Term Disability Paid Parental Leave
401(k)
Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.

Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic…