Moti Battery

Down on Bhatinda Road in Jaitu, right near the Truck Union, is where you will find Moti Battery. Being so close to the truck union means we see a lot of drivers and big rigs all day long. It is a dusty spot, especially when the wind picks up across the road, but it is a good place to be. We spend most of our time dealing with heavy batteries and acid, so we have to be careful with our clothes. Most of my shirts have little holes in them from spills over the years. We aren't a big corporation with fancy uniforms; we just wear what’s comfortable and gets the job done. The shop is a bit dark inside because we keep the sun out to stay cool, but we have plenty of lights over the work area. There is usually a radio playing some local station in the background while we work. People stop by to chat or ask for advice, and we don’t mind taking a break to talk for a bit. It’s a very local kind of place where everyone knows everyone else’s business. We just keep our heads down and try to make sure every battery that leaves here is actually going to work. It’s not a complicated life, but it keeps us busy from morning until the trucks stop rolling by in the evening. We enjoy the routine of it all.