Job Description

Key Output

Carry out scheduled services, maintenance, and repairs (Disassemble, inspect and assemble) on Earthmoving Equipment on customer sites or at Barloworld Equipment sites.

Carry out Machine Inspections and Technical Analysis (TA's) on machines or components, compile accurate reports with recommendations to the customers.

Efficiently trouble shoot and diagnose machine systems and carry out repairs to ensure optimal utilization and availability of machines.

Maintain professional image when representing Barloworld Equipment

Maintain and work according to BWE Contamination Standards

Ensure that the ultimate quality standards are maintained on the work performed according to OEM standards.

Control own admin (labour booking, service reports, part returns, expenses etc.)

Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained

Ensure safe work practice

Qualification, Experience and Competencies

Matric/ Grade 12 Qualified in relevant trade, red seal (e.g. Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic/ Diesel Mechanic) Minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience on Caterpillar machines. Machine specific technical knowledge and skills on Caterpillar Equipment systems. Good understanding of operation systems on Caterpillar equipment. Must be able to read and understand Caterpillar equipment system schematics. Sound interpersonal and communication skills Good technical report writing Basic business and financial understanding Computer Literacy (SIS, STW and ET) knowledge Good trouble shooting and problem-solving skills Applicable product knowledge Drivers licence - Code B Understanding of supplier warranty systems, policies and procedures Knowledge of ISO Quality systems Knowledge and implementation of Contamination Control principles Understanding of supplier warranty systems, policies and procedures Knowledge of ISO Quality systems * Knowledge and implementation of Contamination Control principles