Diesel Mechanic

Our client in the Logistics Sector based in Port Elizabeth, is looking to employ a Diesel Mechanic.

An awesome career opportunity awaits.

Requirements:

• Grade 12.
• Trade tested.
• 2-3 years’ experience in workshop environment maintaining and repairing truck.
• Able to complete forms related to own working area.
• Can complete administrative procedures with necessary directions and systems at disposal.
• Able to apply business knowledge applicable town work processes / functions executed under direct supervision / guidance.
• Able to apply computer knowledge relevant to own job functions under general supervision.
• Able to enter and access work related information via PC or terminal for own work responsibilities / functions.
• Able to utilize different PC functions with general guidance / direction in place.
• Able to apply basic environmental procedures relevant to own work function under direct supervision.
• Able to identify environmental hazards and deal with it with direct guidance and instructions in place.
• Able to apply health and safety procedures in own work area with general guidance / supervision in place.
• Able to take corrective action when required with general guidance in place.
• Able to identify and select relevant material and equipment needed.

Responsibilities:

• To carry out services, maintenance, and repairs on all vehicles as per job card.
• To make sure the hourly rates on repairs and services are adhered to.
• To attend to breakdowns during office or after hours and do fault finding on vehicles.
• To visually inspect available vehicles in the depot before they leave and attend to any identified repairs.
• To sign off job cards, tick of service schedules, book all spares used on job card i.e.: engine oils.
• Manage and report on WIP.
• Identify and report any abuse in the prescribed format to management.
• To ensure parts stock holding are maintained in order to prevent vehicle down time due to part shortages.
• To make sure vehicles are out of gear before starting, trestles to be used when required.
• Regular feedback to management as required.
• Conduct tyre maintenance, tyre surveys and tyre breakdowns as required.
• To ensure a safe and clean work area and PPE to be worn at all times.

Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying please consider your application unsuccessful.