Job Description

PAPE’ MATERIAL HANDLING, INC. – ESCONDIDO, CA

BATTERY TECHNICIAN: 

Are you mechanically inclined? Do you want to build your skills towards a rewarding career? Are you looking for a great work-life balance? As the premier equipment dealer in the West, Pape’ Material Handling is ready to hire a Battery Technician to join their team.

At Pape’, you can count on us to heavily invest in your Technician career through training, resources, and support. We want to see you grow your skill set and experience, and in turn, provide excellent compensation, work-life balance, and benefits for you and your family. Come join our team!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As a Battery Technician, you will be our battery maintenance and repair expert to ensure our customers are taken care of and we are maximizing their uptime. Every day you will perform watering, washing, periodic maintenance, service, diagnostics, and repair of industrial forklift batteries and chargers. To thrive in this role, you must be mechanically inclined, have a desire to do things right, and work well in a team.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Experience servicing batteries and chargers preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.
• Driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to operate a forklift. (Training is available)

Compensation: $24.94-36.16/hr (Depending on Experience)

Why work for Pape’:

• Competitive pay based on your skills, training, and experience level.
• Outstanding benefits including – 401(k) & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plans with Company Match; Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (Flex Plans); Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Online and Instructor-Led Training; Tuition Reimbursement for Training Programs.
• Progressive Vacation Plans, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays – Members receive 80 hours of vacation (First year is prorated for new hires based on start date), 40 hours of Sick Leave, and 7 paid holidays each year. Papé vacation plans also have tiers based on your seniority, so as your seniority grows, your vacation time off does as well.
• Advancement– Pape’ is a dynamic, growth-oriented organization with a focus on promoting from within.  
• Stability and reputation — Pape’ is a family-owned, fourth-generation company with over 160 locations, over 4,500 members and 85 plus years of experience. Pape’ is known for their stability, honesty and integrity.
• Equipment– We have the largest equipment inventory in the West and an unparalleled parts inventory!
• Employee impact– Enjoy an open-door policy where your voice will be heard and your opinions will matter.
• Training– You will be provided with training and mentoring to prepare you for your role and continued learning to grow your skills.

The Pape’ Group maintains a drug-free workplace and as such, requires candidates to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.