Diesel Mechanic

Contact person for this position:

Rayleen Lentz

rayleen@joblinkplacement.co.za

Website: www.joblinkplacement.co.za

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To service and repair the company trucks to be in constant roadworthy condition.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance of Trucks

• Service and repair Trucks 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 work executed timeously and accurately
• Must have own reliable vehicle to attend to breakdowns
• Must be available after hours to attend to breakdowns

Supervise workshop

• 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
• All work areas are cleaned on a continuous basis
• Work areas are always clean at end of workday/shifts

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

• 5 – 10 years working experience 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
• Must have solid experience in fleet management
• Must have experience supervising staff
• Servicing & Maintenance
• Experience in working on Truck types: ISUZU, HINO, Mercedez, 8–12-ton trucks