Field Battery Technician at The Raymond Corporation

Lathrop, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Aug, 26

Salary

32.0

Posted On

24 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Battery Repair, Electrical Troubleshooting, Mechanical Aptitude, Customer Service, Reading Schematics, Forklift Operation, Microsoft Office Suite, Time Management, Technical Communication, Hand and Power Tools, Acid Solution Handling, Equipment Installation

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Raymond West is looking for a dynamic Field Battery Technician to join our Service team! The Field Battery Technician is responsible for planning and coordinating activities concerned with installing equipment, investigating, and resolving customer reports of technical problems with equipment, and eliminating future operational or service difficulties by performing the following duties. Raymond West is committed to providing our customers with end-to-end warehouse solutions. We bring you our industry-leading expertise in lift trucks, racking, conveyor, dock and door, rentals, parts, and service. Our customers trust us to provide the right supply chain solutions and services to keep their business up and running. Duties and Responsibilities: Primary duties and responsibilities will vary with the specific position. Typical responsibilities are listed below. This list is not inclusive. * Travels to customer sites to evaluate, diagnose, and repair customer’s equipment. * 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 customers location. * Installs new or modified equipment at customer's facility to ensure full functionality according to specifications. * Troubleshoot and repairs chargers. * Provides on-site technical assistance to help troubleshoot and repair equipment. * Maintains records of performance reports. * Provides a communication link between the customer and the company to help ensure that effective service is provided to the customer. Required Skills/Abilities: * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Excellent Organizational Time Management skills. * Proficient in Microsoft office Suite and similar software. * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. * Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. * Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with employees, Co-workers, and Managers in other departments. * Must be willing to work off-hours as specific needs dictate and willing to assume more responsibility as required. * Must be able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner. * Previous customer service experience in field support. * A basic mechanical aptitude. * Previous experience working with hand and power tools. * Able to read and comprehend manuals, procedures, and other written documents written in English. * Able to solve simple formulas and do basic math. * Able and willing to travel to customer sites. * Able and willing to operate a forklift truck. * Must be able to do overnight travel. * Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record with minimal traffic violations. * A basic electrical understanding. * The use of test equipment and reading schematics. * The ability to quickly analyze situations and make a decision and provide immediate feedback to the customer. * Functions without direct supervision. Education/Experience: * A high school diploma or equivalent; or industry related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience * 2 years breakdown experience or comparable service experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Travel Requirement: * This position will be based in the field and require daily travel within assigned territories * Technicians will be provided a company vehicle and company Fuel Card to pay for vehicle expenses * Must be able to be insured by Raymond West Physical Requirements: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Position is non-Sedentary * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. * The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. * Position will be required to go onto job sites to perform duties where construction is underway. * The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. * The position will require employees to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. * The employee is occasionally required to smell. * Position requires the employee to climb/balance/stoop/kneel/crouch and crawl * The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and the risk of electrical shock. * The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. * The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud. Pay Range: * The hourly range for this position is $22.90 - 32.00. The specific pay offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. Qualified candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen. Raymond West provides medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, personal time off, holiday pay and a great team to work with! Check us out at www.raymondwest.com [http://www.raymondwest.com/]. Raymond West has a great group of loyal and hardworking employees who help us maintain our exemplary level of sales and service. Apply on-line via the submit resume button provided. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified persons to apply. We encourage qualified military veterans and persons with disabilities to submit their resume online. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the FCO. We are a drug free company. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Responsibilities

Responsible for installing, diagnosing, and repairing battery equipment and chargers at customer sites. Acts as a technical liaison between the customer and the company to ensure operational efficiency.