Industrial Battery Service Technician / Lead Acid Battery at VOSS EQUIPMENT, INC.

Leverage your industrial battery expertise and knowledge with an industry leader with great retention where you can grow your career, while earning up to $80k/year to start! Enjoy the freedom of working in the field in your company vehicle, while still being part of a close-knit team. With clients like the Federal Reserve, UPS, Ford Motors and more, you will see many different applications and expand your skillset.

Plus, you will enjoy an unbeatable benefits package and a Monday - Friday daytime schedule!

Due to retirement, Voss Equipment is seeking a skilled Industrial Battery Service Technician to join the team in Harvey, IL .

If you have at least 3 years of hands-on experience with industrial batteries or lead acid batteries, a valid driver’s license and clean driving record , Voss Equipment wants to hear from you!

Why skilled Battery Techs join the Voss team:

• Competitive pay : Starting between $30 - $35/hr, or more depending on experience. Plus, opportunities for overtime so you can earn more. You could earn up to $80,000 in your first year!
• Unbeatable benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k with matching up to 4%, 2 weeks of PTO, 5 personal days, $1,000 tool bonus, annual safety goggles and boot reimbursement, company vehicle with paid gas and insurance, company cellphone, laptop, and more!
• Advancement : Voss Equipment is growing and believes in promoting from within. You could progress to become a Lead Battery Technician, a Forklift Technician, a Service Representative, and more. Voss Equipment will invest in your success.
• Low turnover : Voss Equipment is proud of their high retention rate, with many team members retiring from Voss.
• Desirable Monday - Friday daytime schedule , with 40+ hours a week guaranteed. You don’t have to worry about a lack of work.
• Training and mentorship : You will work alongside tenured Battery Techs for about a month and receive factory training and Yale technician certification training, as well as professional development opportunities to continue expanding your skillset.
• Clients you know such as Dunkin, Lowe’s, Walmart, UPS, the Federal Reserve, and more.

Essential duties/responsibilities:

• Battery Diagnostics & Repair: Perform in-shop battery load testing, diagnostics, acid adjustments, cell replacements, and cable repairs. Recondition industrial batteries, including power washing and painting.
• Field Service Work : Travel to customer locations in a company-provided van to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial batteries and chargers.
• Preventative Maintenance : Conduct scheduled maintenance on batteries and chargers at customer sites, including watering and washing.
• Shop Duties : Assist with various tasks around the shop, keeping the service area and equipment clean and organized.
• Inventory Management : Track and account for parts, supplies, and service van inventory.
• Documentation : Submit paperwork promptly, ensuring all service and repair records are up to date.
• Sales Opportunities : While on-site, identify service and sales opportunities and communicate them to the team.

About the Company : For over 90 years, Voss Equipment has been serving the Chicago area’s material handling businesses. From day one, we’ve partnered with Yale Equipment and other industry-leading manufacturers to provide our customers with high-quality forklifts, railcar movers, industrial vehicles, and more. As a truly “family owned” company, the success of our customers and our employees is our top priority.

Voss Equipment is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.