Diesel Mechanic (Ngoma)

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Diesel Mechanic to join the Game Reserve team in the Zululand area.
 The diesel mechanic will be performing motor vehicle repairs and maintenance work in accordance with industry standards, run diagnostics on vehicles and work closely
with team members to meet company goals. This role involves the repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of diesel engines and related equipment used on the reserve.
Candidates knowledge / experienced  in Toyota Cruisers and Hilux’s Landini Tractors CAT TLB’s will be advantages

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:
 
·         Technical diploma or vocational training in diesel mechanics
·         Trade Tested Diesel Mechanic
·         Driver’s license
·         Minimum 4 years’ experience in diesel engine maintenance and hydraulic equipment and machinery
 
Skills & Competencies:

         Good hand-eye coordination to handle tools, assemble and disassemble parts and systems
·         Ability to problem solve and identify the root cause
·         Math skills, including but not limited to reading ofmeasurements
·         Knowledge and skills in using diagnostic equipment
·         Good interpersonal skills
·         Team Player
·         Able to work under pressure
·         Pro-Active
 
Responsibilities:

• Conduct service, repair, and routine oil changes to full engine rebuilds of equipment.
• Under the supervision of the Head Mechanic, responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of heavy equipment,
• Repairs and adjustments of diesel power unit.
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance on service trucks, including inspection, tire rotation and oil changes.
• Identify nature and causes of defects or malfunctions in equipment or other parts of system using diagnostic
• machines and consulting with operating manuals
• Overhaul and repair components.
• Assemble and disassemble parts and systems.
• Clean and lubricate parts.
• Record condition of equipment, including malfunctions observed, and repairs.
• Record keeping to accurately log inspections, equipment conditions and repairs or replacement.
• Keep work areas clean in order to readily find tools or parts and ensure deadlines are met.
• Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems.
• Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components.
• Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery.
• Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to vehicle users.
• Disassemble damaged and broken equipment so that it can be more easily repaired, then reassemble pieces
• after repair work has been successfully completed.
• Maintain grounds and common areas to ensure they are operational, safe and clean for our guests.
• Receive deliveries of tools, equipment and supplies and transfer them to work-stations or other areas as directed
• by management.
• Hold or hand off tools, equipment and parts to employees who are actively working on maintenance or repairs.
• Examine machinery to ensure that it is functioning properly and to check for defects in components or parts.
• Use hand or power tools where applicable
• Receive work orders and determine what parts, equipment and services are needed to perform necessary
• maintenance and repair work.
• Servicing and minor repairs to diesel generators
• Assists the Head Mechanic Fleet Manager in developing and deploying maintenance control plans to direct
• the execution of planned preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Assists in ensuring adherence to various governmental laws, codes, regulations, and insurance standards, as related
• to maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Assists the Environmental and Safety function in hazardous waste management, mitigating safety problems, and managing safety emergencies.