Diesel Mechanic

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

 

To service and repair the vehicles, trucks, trailers and plant of the company to be in constant roadworthy condition.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance of vehicles and plant

• Service and repair vehicles according to specifications
• Complete job cards
• Reliable & roadworthy vehicles
• Service and repairs are done the first time right every time

Auto electrician work

• Diagnose auto electrician faults
• Do auto electrician repairs on all vehicles
• Install auto electrical systems as required
• Order auto electrical parts and accessories
• The auto electrician work is done the first time right every time
• Auto electrical repairs are done within 1 day after a fault was reported

Exercise control over equipment and workshop stock

• Maintain equipment to be in good condition
• Do stock checks
• Keep the workshop clean and tidy
• The equipment is always in good working condition
• Weekly stock checks ensure no stock losses
• Workshops are always clean and tidy according to specifications

Do standby duty

• Standby duty is applicable on a rotation basis. Also, as and when required
• Standby work executed timeously and accurately

Supervise workshop assistants

• Give instructions to assistants
• Exercise control over work of assistants
• Handle discipline of assistants
• Supervision of assistants executed effectively, with the result that assistants are functioning according to expectations

Hygiene

• Ensure that all work areas are clean and neat and adhere to food safety standards, including chop, returns, maize offload and cleaning tower
• All work areas are cleaned on a continuous basis
• Work areas are always clean at end of workday/shifts

Food safety

• Promote food safety in the company by applying and adhering to the food safety policies and procedures
• Ensure that all food safety admin is executed accurately
• Food safety procedures are executed accurately on a daily basis

Health and Safety

• Promote health and safety in the company by applying and adhering to the prescribed safety rules
• Health and safety rules are always adhered to, and no accidents occur

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• N3 Diesel mechanic

Experience

• 3 years as diesel mechanic

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills

• Mechanical knowledge
• Ability to identify/diagnose vehicle problems.
• Perseverance
• Ability to work independently
• Communication skills.
• Accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure
• Planning skills

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