Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
As a Vehicle Technician at Battelle, you support the production and maintenance of Battelle’s expertly engineered vehicles that provide superior on and off-road performance for military, security, and other government needs. With more than 20 years of experience, Battelle is equipped with a realistic understanding of field challenges and requirements for mission success. Whether the assignment calls for a handful of specialized trucks or a fleet of sedans, SUVs, and vans, Battelle has the experience your team can rely on. For more than a decade, we’ve been building and armoring tactical and commercial vehicles for military, special operations, and other government needs.
You will be integral in assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical and mechanical components of vehicles. This role is crucial for ensuring the operational efficiency and reliability of various types of vehicles. You will collaborate closely with a team of engineers and technicians to diagnose issues, perform repairs, and guarantee that all vehicle systems meet both safety standards and high-performance benchmarks.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical and mechanical components in vehicles to meet defined schedules.
- Assembles pre-made mechanical components according to print, manual, or verbal instruction; follows released and standard procedures to assemble products.
- Conducts preliminary diagnostic analysis of products for repair and/or troubleshooting using schematics, diagrams, and system knowledge.
- Repair malfunctioning vehicle systems and components using diagnostic tools and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
- Read and interpret vehicle blueprints, electrical and electronic circuit diagrams, and schematics.
- Test vehicle systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
- Conduct routine maintenance and testing on vehicle electrical systems, and ensure installations are to manufacturer standards.
- Replace faulty wiring and electrical components such as sensors, relays, switches, motors, and other vehicle parts.
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and collaborate with the safety team to mitigate risks on the job.
- Document all repairs, tests, and maintenance performed.
Key Qualifications
- High school diploma; with 2+ years experience conducting related electrical/mechanical assembly tasks.
- Demonstrates good mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
- Has experience with automotive, truck or boat mechanics or electrical systems.
- Able to disassemble mechanical and electrical vehicle components.
- Able to install new mechanical and electrical vehicle components.
- Able to conceive of and prototype simple mechanical devices such as armor plate, brackets, fixtures, etc.
- Demonstrates basic cutting, grinding, drilling skills and/or soldering, wiring, and electrical fabrication skills.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Takes direction from more senior staff.
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently and with limited supervision as needed.
- This position operates on two shifts. Candidates must be willing and flexible to work any assigned shifts based on mission requirements. Shift assignments are not selectable.
Work Environment
The work schedule is 4 days a week and 10-hour days. There are two different shifts and prospective employees must be flexible and willing to work any assigned shifts based on mission requirements as shift assignments are not selectable.
- Shift 1 – 6:00am to 4:30pm (inclusive of lunch break)
- Shift 2 – 4pm to 2:30am (inclusive of lunch break)
- A shift differential of 10% is applied to hours worked on shift 2.
- Overtime hours and pay is to be expected in the first few months of employment.
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
- Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects.
- Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery.
- Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment.
- Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders.
- Give back to and improve our communities.
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
- Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
- Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
- Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
- Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
- Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
- Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
- Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
- Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
- Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
- Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
- Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
- Give back to and improve our communities
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
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