Diesel Mechanic

We have a opportunity for a Diesel Mechanic in Northwest Potchefstroom. Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry our repairs, services and maintenance on customer sites.
• Remove and install components on customer sites.
• Ensure safe work practice.
• Quickly and efficiently deal with all customer machine breakdowns.
• Compile accurate customer machine analysis and reports including machine inspection reports
• Effective self-management and performance ownership.
• Willing to work after hours, when necessary, spares and fuel by utilize ordering system and ensure availability.

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience as Mechanic General, Trade Test qualified in relevant trade (e.g., Diesel Mechanic/ Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic/TMM Vehicles) post apprenticeship or learn ship experience.
• Experienced trouble shooting and problem-solving skills on earth moving machines, trucks, forklifts.
• Well imbedded machine specific technical knowledge and skills.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good technical report writing skills.

• Previous experience of equipment e.g. Forklifts, Telehandlers, Mobile Cranes and Tractors, Trucks, TMM
• Basic General Standard & Procedural Knowledge
• Basic experience of Hydraulics and Auto Electrical fault finding
• Experience in Operating Earth Moving Equipment
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language, as well as Afrikaans.
• Qualified section 13 diesel and or earthmoving mechanic trade test.
• MIE Verification Trade.
• Code 14 advantage in order to test vehicles.
• Auto-electrical understanding and fault-finding experience.
• Field service experience.
• Willing to work and learn on a wide range of vehicles from small plant to large earthmoving equipment.
• Good understanding of both petrol and diesel engines.
• Must be able to work unsupervised and long hours when needed.
• Goal driven and a positive mindset.
• Team player.

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