Diesel Mechanic

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 snarrandes@upap.co.za

- Proof of qualifications must accompany the application

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R20000,00 - R25000,00 per month

Education:

• Certificate (Preferred)