Diesel Technician M/F - Bloemfontein at CFAO

Job Description:

Minimum Requirements:

To qualify for consideration, the following requirements are essential:

• Grade 12 qualification/equivalent.
• An accredited Diesel Technician Red Seal trade qualification at a recognized institution.
• Commercial Diesel Technician.
• Qualified as Diesel Technician.
• A fully completed Diesel Trade Apprenticeship (MERSETA).
• Minimum 5 years' Diesel Technician experience.
• Experience and training diesel engines (Hino will be an advantage).
• A valid South African driver's license (unendorsed).
• Good verbal skills in Afrikaans and English.

Job Specification:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Ensure sufficient productive hours are sold compared to productive hours available.
• Ensure the preparation, servicing and repairs of all vehicles within the workshop are done according to standard.
• Comply to and implement the correct safety procedures when executing a specific task or job.
• Use all required PPE equipment provided, including: gloves, eye protection and safety shoes.
• Provide a diagnostic service for workshop vehicles (eg steering, brakes, transmission, drive train, fuel systems, electronic components etc.).
• Make use of modern diagnostic equipment to maximize effective vehicle service and to interpret findings.
• Diagnose faults.
• Service all required electronic equipment.
• Ensure all work on job cards are completed to specification and recorded accurately.
• Discuss and explain service details with customers as and when required.
• Achieve a continuous high performance work ethic of detail and deadline orientation.
• Ensure service comebacks are eliminated based on negligent work performed.
• Provide technical and/or non-technical assistance to the workshop staff.
• Coach and train Dealer Repair Shop Assistants/ Apprentices.
• Attend manufacturer qualified technical training, as and when required.
• Keep updated with Toyota Group required web-based training and external courses.
• Attends general departmental meetings.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Ad hoc admin/other responsibilities as and when required.