Job Description

Job Summary Minimum Job Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Diesel Mechanics or relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience working as a Diesel Mechanic.
• Proven experience as Auto Mechanic.

Skills/Competencies:

• Previous experience managing and developing a team.
• Experience managing assets.
• Experience filling out job sheets and purchasing / allocating parts.
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles.
• Working knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and methods.
• Ability to handle various tools and heavy equipment.
• Willingness to observe all safety precautions for protections against accidents, dangerous fluids, chemicals, etc.
• Demonstrated skills in and ability to ensure services and programs are delivered within a quality assurance framework.
• Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot complex issues by using initiative, experience and well-developed research skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• An ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders to achieve strategic planning objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Report to the Plant Manager - Commercial:

• Ensure servicing and repairing of the corporation fleet of vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Diagnose problems from mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
• Undertake Scheduled Preventative Maintenance for all Group owned plant & equipment.
• Instruct Drivers, Plant Operators and other employees on routine inspection and servicing of vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Recommend tasks to be undertaken by external contractors under exceptional circumstances, and if approved, organise that work.
• Provide technical advice regarding specifications and assessments for plant purchases as required.
• Perform risk assessments on new and existing plant and equipment.
• Interpret equipment manuals and machinery software to identify spare parts and liaise with the Procurement team for parts ordering.
• Ensure accurate completion of daily / weekly log sheets and weekly timesheets.
• Program work, so that it is done efficiently and in accordance with industry standards.
• Be available to attend after-hours vehicle breakdowns and retrievals, as required.
• Escalate concerns of condition and maintenance needs of equipment to Management.
• Work with Stores/Plant team to ensure there is a sufficient supply of consumables such as tyres, oils, tubes, batteries and other high turnover items.
• Provide instruction/information to the relevant staff on repairs/maintenance of plant and operating procedures.

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