Diesel Mechanic at Vector Logistics

Job Purpose

• To diagnose problems, make appropriate repairs, provide on-going maintenance and conduct periodic testing to ensure vehicles run smoothly and safely. 

Key Responsibilities

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair:

• Maintain engines to meet government standards of emission and other pollutants.
• Troubleshoot engine performance problems and make recommendations for repair or replacement.
• Depending on the severity of the issue, repair the vehicle in the workshop or send it out to the contracted service centre.
• Conduct annual and routine testing and maintenance of the diesel vehicles.

Implementation of Safety Health Environment, Risk and Quality (SHEQ):

• Implement and comply with health and safety procedures.
• Ensure that documentation required within the Total Integrated Management System (TIMS), is applied consistently within scope of function.

Stock Control:

• Complete a spares requisition once spares have been drawn from stores in order to have the buyer procure and replenish stock.

Assistant Guidance:

• Guide, train and coordinate the functions of the technical assistant.

Effective Teamwork and Self-Management:

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Manage colleagues and employees’ expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

Key Relationships

Internal:

• Transport team.

External:

•  Accredited service providers/vendors.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience

• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence.
• Matric.
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a diesel mechanic.

Skills and Competencies

• Mechanical maintenance and fault finding.
• Engines and tools, including their design, uses and repair.
• Mechanic, electronic, fuel, electrical, and pneumatic system requirements.
• Operating high-tech equipment.
• Hazards and safety precautions.