Lead Battery Maintenance Technician

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Lead Battery Maintenance Technician

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $28.08 - $42.12/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

Only current EVBS contractors will be considered for this role.

Job Description:

At Cox Automotive we’re forward-thinking innovators who put people first. Our award-winning workplace culture is centered on inclusion and kindness, and we’re looking for people to join our mission to be a force for good in the world.

Come build a better future with EV Battery Solutions, part of the Cox Automotive family of businesses. We are the leading provider of services for the life cycle management of batteries used in hybrid and electric vehicles. We are currently hiring a Lead Battery Maintenance Technician for our Las Vegas Service Center. 

Job and Responsibilities:

This individual will work with Battery Maintenance management to forecast job requirements, ensure appropriate resource allocation and adjust schedules and availability accordingly.

The individual will model safety behaviors and ensure that their team is compliant with all health, safety and environment requirements.  

The Lead Battery Maintenance Operator should be able to perform the following maintenance duties:

• Disassembling batteries and battery packs.
• Utilizing test equipment to evaluate battery performance and identify performance issues.
• Replacing defective parts and fusing parts as required to make active.
• Ensuring battery fluids are properly mixed and contained.
• Sorting materials.
• Providing minor diagnostic work to determine the root cause of non-working batteries.
• Assisting with the repair and refurbishment of vehicle batteries for redeployment.
• Follows all safety and related procedures.
• Assists with special projects as assigned.
• Assembles, installs, inspects, maintains and repairs batteries within assigned vehicle groups and types.
• Utilize electrical test equipment to confirm batteries are in good working condition after installation.
• Removes and dissembles cells and inspects parts to identify defects.
• Replaces defective parts, reassembles batteries and fuses parts as required.
• Fills cells with acid solution and determines solution gravity.
• Performs all duties described for Technician II, plus other duties as described below:
• Performs preventive maintenance on batteries, charging equipment and other equipment / components based on manufacturer guidelines.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses battery handling equipment and charger components.
• Ensures proper recording and maintenance of required battery specifications, testing results, charging activity and related information.
• Logs time and materials, work orders and inventory.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Addresses and resolves issues escalated from technicians and/or customers.
• Monitors workflow processes and develops / recommends areas for improvement.
• Identifies and resolves systemic issues within the team.
• Handles issues escalated from Battery Maintenance team members, customers and other stakeholders.
• Serves as a key liaison with Vehicle Operations teams and leaders, ensuring Machine Shop support for required batteries, parts and service operations.
• Finds and recommends ways to improve the team’s efficiency, quality and operational effectiveness.
• Maintain familiarity with battery maintenance concepts, methods and practices.
• Reads meters and adjusts charge parameters to control time and flow of current through battery.
• Performs discharge tests, evaluates results and makes necessary repairs.
• Provides technical coaching and mentoring for Battery Maintenance team members.
• Alerts team lead and/or management about difficult issues, patterns and trends.
• Serves as lead and master-level Battery Maintenance Technician.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED and 7 years’ experience. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyon