Main purpose of the job
To assist the service technician and execute technical tasks, in completion of repairs and services on trucks and trailer equipment. As well as to assist in the quality control of work activities in a team that carries out corrective services & maintenance on trucks & trailers.
Requirements (qualifications, experience & skills)
- Grade 10 / NQF level 2 with exposure to Technology and technical practical work.
- A certificate or Diploma in Vehicle & trailer repairs, mechanics or related field will be an advantage.
- A minimum of 3 years experience in a workshop environment and experience in basic vehicle & trailer repairs essential.
- Hazchem & Pressure vessel repair experience
- Previous experience of heavy commercial vehicle & trailer maintenance in a workshop (Per MEIBC codes based on years’ experience)
Role responsibilities
- Attend to repair and maintenance as assigned for trucks & trailers
- Assist with on-road repairs when required.
- Maintain levels of productivity and efficiency as instructed.
- General workshop duties: (examples and not limited to)
- Assist with housekeeping of the workshop,
- Neatening areas in workshop where space is required,
- Assist with safely moving and washing trucks?
- Attend mandatory DAF and Training per E-portal and RMI
requirements
- Also assist truck service technicians when required.
- Examine trailers, identify defects and service, repair according to OEM standards.
- Complete all relevant administrative requirements, including, but not limited to service sheets, stores requisitions, technical data sheets etc.
- Use basic brake diagnostic equipment.
- Choose alternative ways of carrying out tasks (innovation).
- Operate electrical and mechanical equipment pertaining to the job, ie power tools.
- Conduct quality checks on repairs done.
- Adhere to all company risk protocols.
- Ensure the work area is safe prior to starting work.
- Where areas are unsafe or not in an acceptable working condition,
attempt to clean, dry the area and if more complex, report to
Service Technician and/or Workshop Foreman for assistance.
- Regular toolbox inspections, report missing or damaged tools to
Supervisor or Foreman
- Ensure all recyclable items (i.e., paper, plastic, glass, or metal items) are disposed of in the correctly allocated recycle bins or allocated areas
- Ensure all actions are conducted in a neat manner considering
health, environmental and safety factors.
If you have not received a response within 48 hours of submitting your resume, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.
