Company name
Atlanta Forklifts Inc. DBA Toyota Forklifts of Atlanta
Location
Suwanee, GA, United States
Employment Type
Full-Time
Industry
Bluecollar, Automotive
Posted on
May 12, 2023
Profile
Location:
Suwanee, Georgia
Department:
Battery Division
Posted:
05/12/2023
Location Name:
Suwanee
Wage:
Depends on Experience
Hourly
Position Type:
Full Time
Shift:
Day
Position Title:
Forklift Battery Watering Technician
Department:
Battery Division
Level:
Entry
Salary Range:
Depends on experience
Location:
Suwanee
Travel %:
10 - 20 %
Position Type:
Full Time
Shift:
Day
Education Level:
High School Diploma or GED
Job Category:
Non-exempt
Reports to:
Shop Foreman
Supervises:
None
SUMMARY:
The Service Forklift Battery Watering Technician will troubleshoot, repair, and perform scheduled maintenance on forklift batteries. Use testing equipment, tools, and welding equipment to perform diagnostic tests and perform repairs as needed. Operate trucks, forklifts and other heavy equipment to make deliveries to customers on occasion.
SKILLS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform regular maintenance on forklift batteries by checking electrolyte levels, watering cells if necessary, checking for residue on battery cases and cleaning if necessary. Measure specific gravity with hydrometer.
Thoroughly inspect batteries, looking for signs of corrosion on terminals. Check connectors and cables for damage.
Wash batteries as needed.
Perform other duties as required.
Maintain clean and safe working environment.
Use manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to troubleshoot components.
Safely use lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move batteries into position to be repaired.
Use miscellaneous resources & computers to reference parts, get information about batteries & enter data.
Climb up onto, under, & into vehicles, use hand & power tools to disassemble/reassemble
Attend training classes and keep current on product advancements.
Must be a team player and have excellent interpersonal and communications skills
World class customer service and ability to maintain positive working relationships
Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must have working knowledge of electrical circuits and electronics. Previous forklift experience preferred.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED
WORK CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is performed in a maintenance shop environment with potential exposure to moving mechanical parts, dust, fumes, chemicals, and solvents which require proper knowledge of safety procedures. Must have the physical ability to perform continuously with full body motion for climbing, reaching, pushing and lifting. Specific vision abilities required for this job, include close vision, distance vision color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift 75 lbs and occasionally, in excess of 75 lbs. Must be able to pass a DOT physical and Drug Screen. The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position with Atlanta Fork Lifts, Inc. dba Toyota Material Handling Systems
, (TMHS)
. TMHS and Advanced Material Handling, LLC are affiliated entities under common ownership. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and/or responsibilities. TMHS reserves the right to amend or change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Atlanta Fork Lifts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Toyota Material Handling Systems reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Toyota Material Handling Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.
Company info
Atlanta Forklifts Inc. DBA Toyota Forklifts of Atlanta