PowerCare Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

CLASSIFICATION:

• Non-exempt, hourly position
• Full time
• Reports to Branch Operations Manager or Service Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work in-shop evaluation line to evaluate steel case industrial batteries requiring a hydrometer and voltmeter.
• Complete Shipping Checklists (SCLs) to confirm batteries and chargers are shipping per customer specifications.
• Complete RCL’s as specified batteries come back to the shop.
• Prepare junk batteries for shipping to smelter.
• Maintain battery fleet at customer facilities through “watering” with minimal supervision.
• Conduct battery surveys at customer facilities with a team.
  • This includes switching industrial batteries out of customer lift trucks by both side and overhead extraction to service.
• Work as part of a team to upgrade customers’ charger fleets under the direction of manager or team lead.
• Maintain adequate watering parts stock in service vehicle.
• Effectively utilize Microsoft products such as Excel, Word and Outlook on a desktop computer and/or iPad.
• Proficiently utilize various applications for charger programming, time card tracking and documentation of field services from cell phone or ipad.
• Complete regular safety training to ensure knowledge of safe actions and environments.
• Work safely within the provisions of IBP’s policies and procedures.
• Report any unsafe acts or environments to supervisor
• Drive to and from customer locations in a fully equipped company vehicle.
  • Use of large box truck requiring a Class B CDL driver’s license with Hazmat and Air-Brakes endorsements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Minimum 21 years of age
• High school degree, or equivalent
• Class B CDL with Air-Brakes and Hazmat endorsement
  • If not possessed at hire, opportunity will be given to obtain license within 6 months
  • Must have excellent motor vehicle report to obtain license, and be insurable by IBP
• IBP Forklift Certification once hired
• Occasional overnight travel
• Consent for and ability to pass background check prior to hire including criminal, credit, and motor vehicle reports (state dependent)
• Consent for and ability to pass drug screening prior to hire
• Consent for and ability to pass random drug and alcohol screenings as a CDL driver
• Consent for annual Lead and Zinc Screenings per OSHA guidelines

Preferred:

• Associates or Technical Degree/Training
• AC & DC Electrical Knowledge/Training
• Experience with gas torch for burning, voltmeter, hydrometer, and amp probe
• Forklift experience
• Knowledge of geographical area
• Knowledge of Lift Truck Dealer territories and major end users

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds from a standing position.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, twist, and reach for extended periods.
• Requires use of hand tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Comfortable working in indoor and outdoor environments, including hot, cold, or uneven warehouse conditions.
• Must be able to climb in/out of vehicles and operate forklifts and other powered equipment (training provided).
• Must be able to drive a large box truck and meet all CDL physical requirements.
• PPE use required; additional PPE provided by IBP based on site conditions.

PPE REQUIREMENTS:

COMPANY Provided:

• Safety glasses
• Uniforms to be laundered by contracted uniform company
• Task specific PPE per OSHA guidelines

• Water-resistant, steel-toed or composite safety boot with rubber, non-slip tread which covers the ankle
  • IBP provides annual reimbursement for safety boots per current policy