Auto Electrician - White River at Volvo Group

The main purpose of the job is to provide diagnostic and fault-finding expertise for all auto-electrical work including advice to technicians where required.

Reporting: This position reports to the Team Leader.

Job Objectives:

• Fault tracing and diagnosis on Volvo Products.
• Apply knowledge and experience to interpret symptoms of “under performance” or failure of components.
• Follow directives provided in Workshop Manuals.
• Interpret Volvo manuals, specifications, directives and instructions.
• Produce work of acceptable standards as per instructions/directives.
• Produce and maintain work of acceptable standard.
• Follow repair and maintenance instructions and specifications provided in Manual and Service Literature.
• Follow procedures/processes to ensure vehicles/components are presented to customers in acceptable condition.
• Provide comprehensive and accurate reports of diagnosis, assessment of component/part failures, observations, actions and recommendations.
• Document observations, actions, recommendations and job cards and relevant service/information sheets.
• Follow Instructions from Management and supervisors concerning work allocated and produce and maintain work of a Volvo standard.
• Carry out work allocated i.e. job cards.
• Carry out the work allocated to the Volvo standard and specifications.
• On completion of the work completed the Job cards.
• When completing the job cards the following will be looked at:
• Complaint.
• Cause.
• Correction.
• Complete QC documentation.
• Complete servicing schedules.
• Parts invoicing.
• Vehicle standard times.
• Complete the job cards in such a manner so as that the service advisor can interpret the information correctly.
• Hours worked are reflection of the job card.
• Ensure house keeping is maintained to the Volvo standard and the management requirement.
• All tooling is maintained.
• Work area is as required by management and the Volvo prescription.
• Store the equipment as prescribed by management when mechanical repairs are required.
• When there is insufficient auto electrical work assist in mechanical repairs as when requested by the supervisor.
• Adhere to ISO 9001 and Safety.
• All process in your area of responsibility are following ISO standard.
• Ensure the safety process are followed.
• Ensure the Safety Act and Regulation is adhered to.

Qualification & Job Experience:

• Matric/N3.
• Qualified Auto Electrician.
• Health and safety training courses.
• 3 years in maintenance and repairs of commercial vehicles.
• Volvo Experience - required

Key Competencies:

• Ability to read all relevant measuring equipment.
• Must be willing to work standby and overtime.
• Knowledge/skills to effect correct repair work.
• Ability to apply correct interpretation of technical manuals and specifications in practice.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Must be in possession of a PRDP driver’s license.
• Computer literate.