Battery Service Technician

We are a solutions-driven, customer-focused provider of material handling, storage, and automated systems solutions and we take pride in knowing that your actions boost our customers’ productivity. We are looking for customer-focused, self-starting individuals to join our team and make a difference. If that sounds like you, join the Johnston Equipment team today!

Position Summary:

Are you good with your hands, have a knack for all things technical? Join Johnston Equipment as a Battery Service Technician.

As the Battery Service Technician, you will be diagnosing and repairing batteries and charges. You will also be performing scheduled maintenance pm batteries ad charges at customer sites.

How You’ll Make an Impact

You will be responsible for the overall operational integrity and condition of truck batteries and chargers with the following responsibilities:

Educating customer’s employees on charger operations and proper procedures
Repair batteries at customer’s sites
Make appropriate adjustments to batteries and charger settings to prolong working life
Maintain accurate records for each battery and provide ongoing assessments
Educate customers on how to keep batteries and/or chargers in good condition
Work with battery suppliers on warranty

What You’ll Bring to the Table

High school completion or equivalent education proficiency and/or minimum of 3 years technical of experience with industrial batteries and chargers or Electrical trades certificate.
Changing battery cells/ Diagnostic abilities/ Able to perform all battery related repairs
Proper factory training and extensive experience repairing chargers
Physically capable of lifting 40 lbs working with industrial batteries (6000 lbs) knowledge of lifting devices
Forklift certificate training provided, previous certification preferred
Able to work independently
Good command of English (verbal and written) Ability to effectively interact and communicate with customers and other technicians
Experience working with technology ( i-pad and other mobile devices)
Clean Driver’s abstract

Why You’ll love it here

We offer a competitive salary, incentive program, and an excellent benefits package.
We trust and support you - take ownership of your work and push your ideas from inception to execution.
We want to see you grow - we support your career progression and provide learning and development opportunities.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

G.N. Johnston Equipment is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.

About Johnston Equipment:

Johnston Equipment provides material handling equipment to move product in, out and throughout warehouses; service solutions and tools to better manage warehouse productivity; racking, storage and automated system solutions to optimize the storage and movement of goods; and programs to protect material handling assets and the people who utilize them. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced solutions as well as provide the highest quality service.

We are growing and need talented professionals to drive our vision to create an effortless experience for our customers by delivering our products and services in an efficient and safe manner. Join us…. Make a difference!

G.N. Johnston Equipment welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, women, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.

All candidates must apply by the posting deadline. Resumes will not be accepted after this date.

Why Choose Johnston

Johnston Equipment prides itself on providing its employees a rewarding and fulfilling career. We strive to create an inclusive, supportive environment while providing opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, incentive programs and an excellent benefits package. When you join Johnston you are joining a team of outstanding individuals.

With 13 strategically located offices and more than 1,200 employees nationally, we are proud to be the leader within the Canadian material handling industry. The key to our success is an understanding that an effortless customer experience is the only acceptable outcome of each and every transaction.

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Battery Maintenance Technician, Level 1