Job Description

Motus MAN TRUCK & BUS CENTRE JHB has 2 opportunities available for experienced and QUALIFIED DIESEL TECHNICIAN, reporting to the Service Manager. The main purpose of the job is to provide technical and diagnostic expertise within the service department and in doing so, advice colleagues on best practice methodologies for repairs and improvements as per customer requirements
Position Overview

To provide technical and diagnostic expertise within the service department and in doing so, advice colleagues on best practice methodologies for repairs and improvements as per customer requirements.
Specific Role Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To carry out diagnostic work and support mechanics as instructed by the Foreman

• To provide advice and support to mechanics on technical matters

• To carry out fault diagnosis to aid and speed vehicle servicing

• To ensure diagnostic equipment is used for vehicle examinations

• To take steps to ensure servicing of vehicle, remains within the targeted percentages of the manufacturers' time

• To ensure standards maintained with vehicle care and safety whilst performing functions

• To ensure vehicles are returned to the customer after service in a neat and clean condition

• Ensure diagnosis leads to most cost-effective and accurate remedy to fault or customer complaint

• To recommend purchase of capital equipment

• Admin functions :

• To complete forms and documentation included in the company's service routine

• To draft and prepare any reports required

• Ensure effective communication with staff, across departments, with customers and service providers

• Willingness to participate in marketing campaigns when required for the furtherance of the business.

• IMPORTANT xe2x80x93 Standby and the responsibility thereto is a compulsory function of this position and no relaxation on this will be accepted.

• To take personal responsibilities in complying with MAN JHB policy on ethical business conduct and behaviour and to report any contraventions that could harm the business to the senior management of the company

• Adhering to Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

• Completed Technician Qualification

• Minimum 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience working as a Diesel Technician in commercials.

• Valid, unendorsed driverxe2x80x99s license

• Mechanical insight and expertise

• Problem solving and commercial vehicle fault finding skills.

• Mental alertness

• Have sound English communication and writing skills to accurately record findings and work on job cards.

• Meticulous

• Customer orientated

• Team player and Interpersonal competence

• Decision making and action orientated.

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