Job description

Description: WE ARE GROWING AND LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO JOIN US! RJMS Corporation is a family owned and operated company doing business as "Toyota Material Handling Northern California" since 1997 and "Total Material Handling" since 2022. We offer solutions that support many industries with material handling (forklifts, booms, scissors, utility carts, etc.), power (industrial batteries and charging stations), storage (racking and containers), warehouse (docks, doors and even safety supplies). Learn more about our history here and check our Instagram feed for even more insights about #tmhnclife.
BATTERY TECHNICIAN II JOB OVERVIEW:
The Battery Technician II is a field position that may start in our shop for training purposes, with the intent to get on the road to visit customer sites within a short time. You will diagnose and repair batteries, and associated charging equipment, ensuring all repairs address the problem and not the symptom. This includes repairing, adjusting, and cleaning batteries and charging stations at customer sites. It will also include replacing electrical or mechanical components or parts, using hand tools, power tools, soldering or welding equipment. You must be able to operate machines to test functioning of parts or mechanisms. You will be assigned a company vehicle to use in performing the duties of your job.
With the minimum goal of eight (8) hours, the Technician keeps track of his/her time throughout the day to ensure all work time is billable. The Technician must communicate in advance to his/her supervisor, any occasions where lost and/or overtime may be incurred. Throughout the day, the Technician communicates with the Supervisor and keeps them in the loop as to the progress of assigned jobs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Battery Repair and Maintenance

• 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
• Washes, cleans, and neutralizes customer’s batteries at shop or customers location
• Provides preventive maintenance as required

Charging Equipment

• Diagnoses and repairs battery charging equipment
• 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
• Installs new or modified equipment at customer's facility to ensure full functionality according to specifications
• Performs inspections and analyzes findings to determine source of problem, and recommends repair, replacement, or other corrective action
• Coordinates problem resolution with technical support, customer service, sales, and other personnel to expedite repairs
• Operates material handling equipment per OSHA requirements

General Duties

• When in the shop, may assist in preparing, loading, and unloading product for shipment
• Attends all regularly scheduled service and safety meetings
• Keeps company vehicle clean inside and outside, neat, and serviceable at all times, and is proactive on maintenance items including cracked windshields, worn tires, brakes, etc.
• When driving, drives in accordance with established DMV and company driving rules and regulations, maintains any required log and is a courteous driver
• Follows environmental and safety regulations, reporting any potential hazards that may cause injury to supervisor immediately
• Submits required work completion reports on time according to standards
• Willing to accept other duties, responsibilities and/or special projects as directed by management

Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Required

• 2 to 3 years of experience as a Battery Technician or similar
• Electrical and/or electric charging station maintenance experience
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to work safely under pressure, take general directions and use good judgement when working independently
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to shift priorities and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to act in a way that is consistent with our values
• Basic knowledge of computer and ability to type information and take photos with a mobile device
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle and other industrial equipment if necessary to travel to customer site(s) and test equipment
• Clear Background, Drug screen and DMV report

Desired

• Forklift Certified
• Technical school certificate of completion

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: On the road

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