DIESEL MECHANIC - STUTTERHEIM, Stutterheim

The successful incumbent will report directly to the Workshop Manager.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Trade Tested as a Diesel Mechanic would be an advantage.
• At least 5 years' experience within workshop environment with a strong technical background and experience working on construction and agricultural machinery.
• Experience on large mechanical vehicles and equipment.
• Experience on Mercedes Benz trucks would be an added advantage.
• Must have a valid drivers' license.
• Must be willing to work as per operational requirements of the Company, which includes overtime, standby and week-end duties.
• Pro-active individual who responds promptly to maintenance matters and addresses it efficiently.
• Good analytical & problem-solving skills to identify and analyze faults and then differentiate elements to solve problems in a time, cost and quality efficient manner.
• Must be able to read and communicate in English.
• Ability to communicate in Xhosa would be an added advantage.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Repairs to and servicing of vehicles and mechanical plant belonging to the Company.
• Completes stores requisitions for parts when necessary and draws only these from stores,ensuring that requested parts for the job are used and no additional stock held on hand in the workshop.
• Receives Job Cards from the Manager, attends to the work indicated, and enters details of work completed on the job card.
• Ensure that all repairs, services and other work carried out are done completely and correctly the first time.
• Accept responsibility for the morale, well-being, motivation and training of subordinates.
• Observes and implements the practices of good safety standards and housekeeping in the workshop area.
• Incumbents to have an adequate supply of tools to perform their work properly. Only specialized tools are provided by the company.
• Carry out both gas and electric welding when required to do so.
• Carry out repairs to machinery in the plantation as well as in the workshop.
• Ensures that the company allocated vehicle is kept clean and driven with care, in line with company standards,
• Ensures that he maintains up-to-date knowledge of his trade and machines used by the company.
• Ensure that all safety standards and procedures are adhered to.