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