Diesel Mechanic Vacancy

A busy workshop in East London is looking for a permanent Diesel Mechanic. This position will require travelling to our project sites throughout the Eastern Cape, which may include overtime and overnight travel.

Candidates must have a clear criminal record, be in good health & be in possession of a valid driver’s licence.

Requirements:

• Trade tested diesel mechanic with 8 – 10 years of (mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical) experience. MUST INCLUDE YELLOW PLANT AND TRUCK EXPERIENCE. Work will also include services and repairs to small plant.
• Must be able to overhaul engines, perform services, correctly diagnose faults, and carry out maintenance & repairs on both trucks and yellow plant.
• General working knowledge of auto electrical systems (ignition, starting, charging, illumination).
• Ability to identify and correctly utilise relevant diagnostic equipment and specialised tools (candidate to have their own basic tools).
• Valid drivers’ license, code 8 or above.
• Experienced in the operation of a variety of tools, welding equipment, etc.
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly condition.
• Highly organised and self-motivated; working unsupervised whilst using own initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively manage time and administration related to job cards, etc.
• Ability to execute job function with urgency but ensuring that quality of work is not compromised.
• Willing to travel out of town for breakdowns.
• Working Monday to Saturday, willing to work after hours for breakdowns / overtime.
• Ability to manage sub-ordinates (if the need arises).
• Salary is negotiable (dependent on experience, qualifications, and capabilities).

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, service, & repair plant & equipment, systems, & products on company premises or at sites in a timely, cost-effective manner so that project requirements are met.
• Maintain vehicle records / completing job cards.
• Servicing of plant, vehicles and equipment and maintaining serviceability to specified standards and according to set procedures by delivering quality service / maintenance.
• Perform accurate diagnosis / troubleshooting in event of breakdown of equipment; communicate what repairs are needed by advising workshop manager.
• Maintain vehicle maintenance and operational data / history by updating and timeously communicating information that must go on record.
• Ensure proper communication between self and workshop manager.

To Apply:

• Send CV with contactable references & salary expectation to: workshop@gscivils.co.za.
• Use reference EL Mechanic in the subject line.
• Applications close at 13:00 on .
• Immediate start, where possible.
• If you do not receive a response, please consider your application unsuccessful.