Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Battery Maintenance Technician I

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Evening

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $17.74 - $26.59/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 are 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.  You will work in a fast-paced environment where these batteries are repaired, refurbished, and repurposed.

As an entry level Battery Technician, you will receive training as you work under the supervision of a production team to work with electric vehicle battery packs to complete requirements from the operator.

Job Responsibilities:

Adherence to all company policies such as attendance.Follow all safety protocol such as wearing proper PPE (Reflective Vest, Steel Toe Shoes or Boots, Approved Respirators, Protective Gloves and Safety Glasses).Sort materials.Dissembling batteries and battery packs.Utilizes test equipment to evaluate battery performance and identify performance issues.Replace defective parts.Assists with repair and refurbishment of batteries.Package and secure battery packs or battery part to prepare for shipping.Provide minor diagnostic work to determine root cause of non-working batteries.Provide repair to refurbish vehicle batteries for redeployment.Basic knowledge of the company Quality Management System components.Excellent communication skills to work effectively with teams throughout organization.Excellent teamwork, collaboration, problem solving, and customer service skills.Organizational skills required.Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such.Ability to pass and maintain a clear background and negative drug test.Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED and up to 2 years’ experience in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the EV Battery industry.Computer proficiency.

Physical Requirements:

This is a physical position and requires the following:

Individual lifting up to 50 pounds and the use of team lifting or lifting equipment to lift up to 137 pounds.Constant sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, lifting.Good hand and finger dexterity.Good hand and eye coordination.Requires physical ability and mental acuity to execute the duties of the position successfully within required timeframes to meet business requirements under safety guidelines.

Working Environment

Variable, consisting of both the office environment and the manufacturing floor. Potential hazards include proximity of moving machinery. The position may require an individual to stand, stoop, move equipment; bend, reach, or lift for prolonged periods of time. PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection and safety footwear.

The job details listed here are intended to provide a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.