Battery Technician

Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a Technician/Mechanic with auto diesel agricultural material handling lift truck or heavy equipment repair experience If so then we want you on our team!

Technicians are at the backbone of our organization; therefore we provide them with the tools and resources to be successful:

• Company van (parked at home each day)
• Company fuel card and cell phone
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Outstanding benefits package provided by the local union
• Competitive wages

Our Material Handling Group is currently looking for a full time Battery Technician on the road reporting to our Dracut MAbranch. This position is first shift M F and hourly (no flat rate!. Field Technicians are provided a company service van which is provided for our Techs to drive home (you dont leave it at our shop at the end of the day) along with a fuel card.The primary responsibilities of the position consist of but are not limited to:

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain service and support specific batteries and equipment. 12v 24v36v 48v 80v Lithium Ion Lead Acid
• Maintain service and support industrial chargers. 12v 24v36v 48v 80v Lithium and standard Lead Acid.
• Comfortable working with high voltage up to 480V.
• Pickup and deliver batteries and chargers install new batteries chargers and related equipment.
• Used of torch and carbon arc welding a plus.
• Travel to customer sites diagnose troubleshoot and repair customers battery equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures maintaining positive customer relations.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment according to schedule established procedures and cost guidelines at customers facility.
• Complete all required paperwork and time records accurately and completely.
• Account for all parts materials tools and consumables used as required.
• Drive and work safely in accordance with company and/or customer safety policies procedures.
• Develop and maintain positive effective working relationships with customers and coworkers.
• Keep van clean serviceable and in fullystocked condition at all times.
• Maintain the vans interior equipment storage devices service manuals and related documents.
• Attend meetings training classes and other company activities as required.
• Maintain uniforms in order to always look neat and professional.
• Report all accidents injuries safety violations and unsafe working conditions immediately.
• Keep an adequate set of personal tools as required by supervisor at all times.
• Various additional responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Follow all company policies and procedures such as OSHA DOT Hazmat warranty safety and environmental.
• Work with all departments and employees to ensure quality of customer service.

Special Skills Needed:

• Good mechanical aptitude and ability basic knowledge of industrial electricity and good customer relations skills.
• Selfstarter and creative problem solver.
• Ability to read schematics diagrams operations manuals manufacturers specifications and follow instructions.
• Must maintain acceptable driving record. Must be willing to work overtime or weekends. May be on 24/7 call.

Physical Job Demands:

• Push pull and lift to 100lbs occasionally. Must exert 200 ft. lbs. torque on tools. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Frequent bending stooping and kneeling. Must be able to climb ladders work on elevated platforms. Will work at 15 to 30 height on regular basis. Activities require handling and grasping with the hands when performing repairs or maintenance of equipment by utilizing hand tools power and air tools fasteners and other small parts.

• Often work in cramped workspaces that require getting into awkward positions. Exposed to various chemicals such as hydraulic& brake fluid chemical degreasers and lubricants on a daily basis. Temperatures can vary due to the customers environment and application. It can range from over 100 degrees to a freezer or cooler dock. Exposed to loud noise that is distracting and uncomfortable based on customer service calls. Occasional exposure to inadequate lighting conditions. These are average conditions and depending upon customer requirements may be adjusted from time to time.

About Alta:

Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best Passion for Excellence Customers for Life Mutual Respect and One Team. More than an equipment company Alta is an innovator of solutions delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships.

If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization were ready for you. Whether its selling the worldsbest big iron rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industryleading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes we can use your skillset.

At Alta Equipment Group we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a Top Work Place USA our employees across North America are committed to excellence. Its the Alta way.

So lets start the conversation. Click the link to apply and begin the journey of a lifetime.

What We Look For:

At Alta Equipment Group we are looking for candidates who are a cultural fit with our organization and understand that every task and job goes toward fostering customers for life. Along with that a great attitude that embraces mutual respect and delivering a consistent high energy level that exudes a passion for excellence. Also we are searching for a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual focus on investing in ones profession through additional training and learning.

Other Opportunities at Alta:

Please visit our careers page at altg.jobsto view other openings that may be of interest to you!

Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer.This means we do not discriminate on account of age race religion color sex national origin ancestry citizenship height weight marital status familial status disability genetic information military status veteran status misdemeanor arrest record or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law.If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way please contact immediately!