Field Service Technician

SUMMARY:
Well known Earthmoving Equipment company is looking for an experienced Field Service Technician to be based in Kathu.  Trade Tested Auto Electrician OR Trade Tested Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic with hydraulics and good electrical skills

POSITION INFO:
Trade Tested Auto Electrician OR Trade Tested Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic with good electrical knowledge.
Candidate must have experience working with Earthmoving machines that require programming, automation, etc.
The Applicant must have EMT industry experience
The applicant must have experience in hydraulic, engines and basic electrics
The applicant must be able to read schematics
Good written and verbal communication skills in English

Reporting to the Technical Support Manager, the Technician performs tasks in the electrical and mechanical field including Maintenance, Servicing, Component change out, Repairs, Rebuilds  and Troubleshooting on related Earthmoving equipment

Accountabilities / Key Performance Areas
Facilitates efficient technical, engineering and after-sales service to customers
Diagnoses, overhauls, repairs, tunes, maintains and service diesel powered Earthmoving equipment and machinery in the field as well as in the workshop
Prepares and submits detailed field reports
Maintain professional customer relationships

Primary Responsibilities
Detects electrical and mechanical faults by using specialized tooling and equipment
Repairs and maintains electrical, hydraulic and mechanical components and systems of diesel-powered equipment including attachments
Follows work assignments received in the form of general oral or written work instructions
Determines the extent of the needed repair and determines the nature thereof and implement
Perform checks and services on a regular basis and detects possible faults and flaws on affected equipment
Repairs and/or replaces and fit new sections or new parts
Improvises necessary solutions as and when needed
Travels from one site to another often in remote areas and at unusual work hours
Works with specialized equipment in order to perform daily duty requirement
Maintains a good level of physical health and fitness
Maintains a legal vehicle driver’s license at all times
Adheres to all health and safety legislation
Product Support Function

Job-related Skills
Auto electrical experience on Earthmoving equipment + 5 years
Earth moving mechanical experience + 5 years
Worked as a Field service technician
Maintaining punctual and high-quality paperwork / reports
Analytical and problem solver
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures
Time management

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