17 Oct
Wintertide Trading 39 Ta Hr Solutions
Pietermaritzburg
The main purpose of the job is to carry out servicing and complex repairs to heavy commercial vehicle equipment which includes trucks, trailers and tankers and auxiliary equipment. This may include but is not limited to drivetrain components, suspensions, intermediate to advanced electrical and air braking systems, hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Carry out a defect inspection and report on a truck, trailer, semi-trailer and lifting equipment (incl. braking systems, suspensions, structural components, electrical systems, hydraulics, auxiliary equipment and pneumatics).
- Carry out the services as per OEM requirements.
- To complete/oversee the repairs of any defects found.
- Complete complaint,
cause and correction on job cards for sign off by supervisor/foreman.
- Complete all relevant administrative requirements, including, but not limited to service sheets, stores requisitions, technical data sheets etc.
- Work according to OE and BWT standard repair times.
- Use and understand diagnostic equipment.
- Choose alternative ways of carrying out tasks (innovation).
- Operate electrical and mechanical equipment pertaining to the job, i.e. power tools.
- Carry out welding, grinding and assembling if required.
- Work according to occupational health and safety requirements.
- Supervision of employees, where applicable (incl. general worker, artisan assistant, semi-skilled worker and apprentice).
- Helping where needed and carrying out any reasonable requests.
- Abnormal transport knowledge
- OE training and product knowledge pertaining to abnormal vehicle specifications
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of airbrakes, auto-electrical and hydraulic systems.
- In-depth knowledge of diagnostic equipment
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of engines, transmissions and drive lines
- Understanding of technical data specifications and schematics
- Demonstrates a technical aptitude and ability
- Minimum 5 years-experience in a heavy commercial vehicle workshop.
- Trade Tested Diesel Mechanic
- Grade 12
▶️ Diesel Truck Mechanic Pietermaritzburg
🖊️ Wintertide Trading 39 Ta Hr Solutions
📍 Pietermaritzburg