Job Description

Diesel Mechanic/ Workshop Operation

Transport company looking for a Qualified Diesel Mechanic to join our team of professionals in Witbank (Mpumalanga).

SOLID EXPERIENCE ON REBUILDING, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF TRUCK ENGINES AND TIPPER TRUCKS ESSENTIAL - MUST HAVE SOLID EXPERIENCE DAV TRUCKS

Duties & Responsibilities

Repairing, maintenance and servicing of vehicles Examine vehicles, identify defects and repair all defects Conduct quality checks on repaired vehicles to ensure Standards are maintained Attend to breakdowns as and when necessary; work standby and shifts on a rotation basis Examine and diagnose defects correctly and take appropriate corrective action Ordering of parts Adhere to company policies & procedures, HSSEQ, housekeeping and customer standards at all times. Perform preventative maintenance
Test driving vehicles to gauge performance

Ensure appearance of vehicles conform to company standards Ensure the following (minimum) aspects are fully understood and can be repaired and maintained as required: Engine Gearbox Clutch related functions Brakes operations Tyre Audits and rotation of tyres Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and procedures Breakdowns: Due to the 24-hour standby nature of the position, a company vehicle will made available for work related purposes Manage any breakdown from call received to solution implemented Ensure problem is analyzed and probable causes identified Complete all relevant documentation and update logbook with breakdown information Provide feedback and complete breakdown report directly upon returning from breakdown Ensure breakdown vehicles are filled and cleaned Ensure current tools and equipment are available and taken on breakdowns. Complete job cards and pre-use inspection fault sheets Log all other identified faults found on vehicle Responsible to hand completed job cards to Operations Manager to be signed off in a timeous manner.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Grade 12 Code C1 license with PdP
Trade Test Certificate (Must be a qualified Diesel Mechanic Qualified Diesel mechanic with experience of DAF, IVECO, (34 tons and superlinks)

Trade tested and at least 5 years experience

Skills:

Minimum of 5 years experience
Must have the ability to identify, diagnose and resolve problems on any of the trucks in the fleet

Problem solving skills and analytical ability Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Abilities:

Able to work independently as well as in a team Able to focus and provide work of an extremely high quality Able and prepared to work shifts and standby when required Must have own toolbox

Other:

You may be required to perform other or general work due to operational requirements, for which you are either qualified and/or capable of doing so, or any duties that may be reasonably expected of you Must be willing to relocate to Witbank- Mpumalanga Must have reliable own transport

Package & Remuneration

NEG, DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R18000,00 - R25000,00 per month

Work Location: In person