PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION
Performs duties of a trained diesel mechanic looking to expand their knowledge by being involved in the inspecting, repairing, and maintaining of petrol/diesel/electric forklifts, reach trucks, fleet vehicles, diesel generators, and tractors. Servicing of all vehicles or equipment.
JOB TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Productivity
· Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
· Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades
· Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies,
· components, parts, or systems.
· Track time worked on each vehicle by type of repair and using standard time estimates based on industry standards. Identify and respond to inquiries where
· actual times vary from estimated times. Complete appropriate reporting on vehicle repairs and maintenance to manager.
· Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
· Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
· Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance;
· calling for repairs.
· Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock and verifying receipt.
· Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading and understanding technical and regulation publications.
· Schedule and arrange for outsourcing of repairs if necessary.
· Respond to service calls.
Safety
· Ensure that all safe working procedures are adhered to at all times.
· Ensure that all employees are wearing their PPE and are inducted.
· Ensure that the housekeeping is always at an exceptional level.
· Ensure that any unsafe practice is identified and reported immediately.
· Develop housekeeping improvement plans
· Zero Injuries
· Completed monthly documentation
· Housekeeping.
Maintain operational costs within the budget
· Assist with the development of the set out budget.
· Ensure that operational costs are monitored and controlled.
· Develop cost minimisation programmes
People Management
· Ensure staff are suitably trained.
· Execute training needs analysis and implement action plans.
· Develop succession plans.
· Control leave planning in conjunction with co-workers.
· Assist with the development of the Workplace Skills Plan.
· Demonstrate the company values at all times.
· Lead the team in alignment with departmental and objectives
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of Vehicle Systems
Mechanical Aptitude
Equipment Management Practices
Electrical and Hydraulic Systems
Diesel Technology
Occupational Hazards and Safety
Precautions
Local Agency Procedures/ Standard
Design Principles
Welding and Cutting
Technical Communication/Report Development Skills
Organizational Skills/Attention to Detail
Communication Skills, Written and Verbal
Ability to follow/ interpret instructions
Ability to perform manual labor/ meet physical requirements
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to work a flexible/irregular schedule
Analytical, Mathematical, or Problem solving Skills
Ability to work well on a team
Possess a good attitude/work ethic
Time and Task Management Skills
Ability to work well independently
Possess professional judgement
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATION
Matric
Trade school certification or additional vocational training preferred.
2-5 years of experience required.
Driver’s license required.
- Submit your CV to Shamiek at
- Proof of qualifications must accompany the application
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: R20000,00 - R25000,00 per month
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