Battery Technician

Dollar Tree • Rome, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

General Summary: Maintains the upkeep of the powered equipment batteries and changes the batteries when needed. Principal Duties & Responsibilities: Ensures all material handling equipment batteries are properly maintained for efficient performance and changes when needed. Ensures brake test is performed after every battery change. Follows work orders in achieving productivity. Develops knowledge base of different systems. Communicates effectively with others to minimize potential downtime of equipment. Makes sure workmanship is of highest quality. Completes the daily P.I.T. checklist to ensure equipment is working properly and reports any defects to management and/or maintenance. Operates P.I.T. in a safe manner. Follows set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety. Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment with the Maintenance department. Follows all Company policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Position Requirements Education: High School preferred. Experience: Must have basic mechanical aptitude and general knowledge of electrical safety procedures. 3-6 months maintenance experience preferred. Physical Requirements: Able to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The Team Member should have adequate fitness level to meet the demands of frequent lifting, walking, standing, moderate climbing, occasional sitting, stooping and kneeling with or without reasonable accommodation. Team Member will be required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per Distribution Center requirements. Working Conditions: Team Member will work in a non-climate controlled atmosphere, in which outside weather conditions greatly affect the building’s temperature although fans and heaters are used. Team member may also work outside of the Distribution Center which may expose them to adverse weather conditions. Team Member may also be exposed to moving mechanical parts or equipment, fumes and airborne particles as regulated by OSHA. Availability: Team Member will perform shift work and must be willing to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays. Full time 640 Perimeter Rd,Rome,New York 13441 DC208 Family Dollar Here, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with people every day — creating memorable experiences for our customers while also building a career that can take you anywhere. Join our team and see where your journey can take you. We're invested in your health and wellness. That’s why we invest in perks, programs, and resources that help you at every stage of your life and career.

Requirements

• Must have basic mechanical aptitude and general knowledge of electrical safety procedures
• Able to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation
• The Team Member should have adequate fitness level to meet the demands of frequent lifting, walking, standing, moderate climbing, occasional sitting, stooping and kneeling with or without reasonable accommodation
• Team Member will be required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per Distribution Center requirements
• Team Member will work in a non-climate controlled atmosphere, in which outside weather conditions greatly affect the building’s temperature although fans and heaters are used
• Team member may also work outside of the Distribution Center which may expose them to adverse weather conditions
• Team Member may also be exposed to moving mechanical parts or equipment, fumes and airborne particles as regulated by OSHA
• Team Member will perform shift work and must be willing to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays

Nice To Haves

• High School preferred
• 3-6 months maintenance experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains the upkeep of the powered equipment batteries
• Changes the batteries when needed
• Ensures all material handling equipment batteries are properly maintained for efficient performance
• Ensures brake test is performed after every battery change
• Follows work orders in achieving productivity
• Develops knowledge base of different systems
• Communicates effectively with others to minimize potential downtime of equipment
• Makes sure workmanship is of highest quality
• Completes the daily P.I.T. checklist to ensure equipment is working properly and reports any defects to management and/or maintenance
• Operates P.I.T. in a safe manner
• Follows set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety
• Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment with the Maintenance department
• Follows all Company policies and procedures
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Here, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with people every day — creating memorable experiences for our customers while also building a career that can take you anywhere.
• Join our team and see where your journey can take you.
• We're invested in your health and wellness. That’s why we invest in perks, programs, and resources that help you at every stage of your life and career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees