OTR Repair Technician-Emalahleni at Bridgestone South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Job Objectives:

The person will ideally lead by example, capable of working with minimum supervision. He will be capable of performing some administrative duties, appreciate his role in delivering customer service, possess common sense and initiative, demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop his skills and knowledge.

Qualifications & Experience: 

Essential:

• Grade 12 National Certificate
• A valid and appropriate light vehicle driver’s licence (South African Code 08)
• Good communication skills and customer service skills
• Ability to work for extended hours and physically fit
• Sound understanding of the working mechanism of the tools or the machinery they are handling
• Look after the maintenance of the equipment
• Expert written communication skills, good supervisory skills and ability to pay attention to the details
• Three years of Earthmover tyre fitting experience
• Must have an excellent safety record and a strong commitment to safety

Preferred:

• OTR service training and certifications
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and
  maintenance.
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Ability to recognize and used a variety of tools, including but not limited to
  power tools, and heavy-duty tyre service equipment.

Responsibilities:

• The following is a general list of tasks that a person in this position is required to perform.
• The Company may add to or vary these duties from time to time provided the variation is reasonable having regard to the Employee’s skills, competence and training.
• Comply with Otraco Management System (OMS) policies, procedures and instructions
• Perform inspections and determine if tyres should be scrapped, repaired or remain in service
• Mount and strip any type of tyre and wheel/rim assembly according to procedures
• Repair tyres and tubes according to procedures
• Operate machinery and equipment according to procedures
• Present himself in a condition fit to perform his duties,
• All aspects of repair shop work required by the customer
• Ensuring that all equipment is maintained and in good working order by
• conducting daily maintenance checks and coordinating repair work as required
• Ensure that all work is completed in a safe and efficient manner as per the job priorities outlined by the customer.
• Providing timely and accurate documentation of service work performed.
• This will include a weekly inventory count.

Safety:

• Ensure that all personnel work safely and follow Occupational Health and safety Procedures
• Ensure that all personnel comply with site “lock out” / “tag out” procedures
• Investigate hazards, unsafe work conditions and equipment reported and take action to eliminate or reduce the risk to acceptable levels
• Investigate and report all incidents and injuries according to procedures
• Comply with applicable instructions documented in the OMS Safety Plan
• Use and maintain Person Protective Equipment according to procedures
• Perform equipment pre-start checks according to procedures