Description:
A busy workshop in East London is looking for a permanent Diesel Mechanic. This position will require travelling to our project sites throughout the Eastern Cape, which may include overtime and overnight travel.
Candidates must have a clear criminal record, be in good health & be in possession of a valid driver’s licence.
Requirements:
Trade tested diesel mechanic with 8 – 10 years of (mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical) experience. MUST INCLUDE YELLOW PLANT AND TRUCK EXPERIENCE. Work will also include services and repairs to small plant. Must be able to overhaul engines, perform services, correctly diagnose faults, and carry out maintenance & repairs on both trucks and yellow plant. General working knowledge of auto electrical systems (ignition, starting, charging, illumination). Ability to identify and correctly utilise relevant diagnostic equipment and specialised tools (candidate to have their own basic tools). Valid drivers’ license, code 8 or above. Experienced in the operation of a variety of tools, welding equipment, etc. Maintain work area in clean and orderly condition. Highly organised and self-motivated; working unsupervised whilst using own initiative and problem-solving skills. Ability to effectively manage time and administration related to job cards, etc. Ability to execute job function with urgency but ensuring that quality of work is not compromised. Willing to travel out of town for breakdowns. Working Monday to Saturday, willing to work after hours for breakdowns / overtime. Ability to manage sub-ordinates (if the need arises). Salary is negotiable (dependent on experience, qualifications, and capabilities).Responsibilities:
Maintain, service, & repair plant & equipment, systems, & products on company premises or at sites in a timely, cost-effective manner so that project requirements are met. Maintain vehicle records / completing job cards. Servicing of plant, vehicles and equipment and maintaining serviceability to specified standards and according to set procedures by delivering quality service / maintenance. Perform accurate diagnosis / troubleshooting in event of breakdown of equipment; communicate what repairs are needed by advising workshop manager. Maintain vehicle maintenance and operational data / history by updating and timeously communicating information that must go on record. Ensure proper communication between self and workshop manager.To Apply:
Send CV with contactable references & salary expectation to: workshop@gscivils.co.za. Use reference EL Mechanic in the subject line. Applications close at 13:00 on 13 May 2024. Immediate start, where possible. If you do not receive a response, please consider your application unsuccessful.
15 Apr 2024;
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gumtree.co.za