Lead Battery and Charger Technician
About The Position
Crown Lift Trucks is the premier material handling dealer in Canada, operating eight full-service branches in Ontario and Quebec. They are a leader in the industry and a one-stop shop for all material handling needs, offering complete service solutions including maintenance programs, parts supply, and training. This position is responsible for managing the Four Step Encore Battery Reconditioning Process and will report to the Branch Manager. The role involves planning and managing the time required to profitably recondition batteries, recommending improvements to the process, and communicating work schedules and inventory updates. The technician will also perform safety and operational tests, warranty repairs, quote repair costs, and process paperwork. Maintaining a clean and organized battery area, overseeing battery inventory, ensuring batteries meet safety and customer standards, and maintaining required equipment are key duties. The role also includes performing monthly battery inventory counts and completing assigned training, along with other related duties as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to safely operate lift trucks and vehicles/service trucks.
- Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Able to read and understand service manuals, and AC and DC wiring diagrams.
- Familiar with tools and equipment such as common hand tools, power tools, torch, and types of testing equipment.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with excellent planning and follow-through.
- Self-starter with good organizational, customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Industry related training and/or one to two years of prior experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Four Step Encore Reconditioning Process: Triage, Capacity Recover, Load Testing, and Refinishing and Packaging.
- Plan and manage the time required to profitably recondition the batteries at the branch location.
- Continuously review the reconditioning process and make improvement recommendations.
- Communicate work schedule, product status, and inventory updates to Branch and Corporate teams.
- Perform safety, operational tests, warranty repairs on batteries and quote repair costs as required.
- Process paperwork and document data.
- Keep Encore Battery area clean, organized, and have items all appropriately labeled and staged in the designated areas.
- Oversee the Encore battery inventory and ensure the batteries are cycled watered and up to safety and customer standards.
- Maintain all required equipment supplied with operation.
- Perform the monthly battery inventory count.
- Complete all training as assigned.
- Other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, no flat rate
- Yearly tool allowance
- Tuition reimbursement for any program or course of your choice
- Comprehensive benefits such as: medical insurance, dental, vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, and more
- Pension plan
- Boot allowance
- A provided service van with gas, insurance, and repair expenses covered
- Company provided cellphone
- Opportunities for advancement and ongoing professional development
- State-of-the-art training facilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
