Triton Express: Diesel Mechanic (Johannesburg) at Plennegy Group

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Servicing and repairing heavy commercial vehicles & trailers as per OEM Spec.
• Good Knowledge of Volvo, Scania, Isuzu, Merc, UD Trucks & Commercial Trailers.
• Strong Diagnostics / fault finding and repairing vehicles skills.
• Replacing faulty components as per OEM requirements.
• Knowledge of which OEM special tools to be used to carry out repairs.
• Must be conversant with diagnostic and fault-finding equipment. Laptops, Multimeters etc.
• Attending to the overhauling and replacements of engines, gearboxes and differentials and related components.
• Inspecting and checking vehicles and reporting all defects to management.
• Having good experience in welding, repairing bodywork of trucks and trailers, preparation & spray painting.
• Good mechanical, electrical and electronic knowledge and experience and fault finding.
• Servicing, maintaining and fault finding on hydraulic components and systems.
• Good Knowledge of all types of trailers, fitted with air suspensions and Air Brakes.
• Good Knowledge of air brake systems & air over hydraulic brakes diagnosing and repairing of problems.
• Attending to breakdowns, diagnosing and repairing vehicles onsite. (where possible).
• Willing to work extended hours and overtime on short notice, as well as weekends and being on standby 24 /7 at times.
• Workstation should always be kept clean and safe.
• Adherence to legislation, OSHA, National Road Traffic Act and Company policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of tyres and tyre failures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 minimum (Matric).
• Certified Diesel Mechanic – Trade Certificate preferably 10 years post trade test experience.
• Preferably trade / apprenticeship done at a recognized Franchised OEM Truck Dealership.
• Training courses with OEMs will be advantages.
• Preferably minimum of 5 years’ experience working on Volvo, Mercedes and Scania, UD and Isuzu trucks including breakdowns.
• Ability to use a laptop to diagnose vehicles.
• Unendorsed driver’s license- preferrable code 14 / EC type license.
• Valid PDP.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work unsupervised majority of the time.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written on all levels – both internally and externally.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Good time management – meeting specific deadlines.
• Attention to detail always – accuracy.
• Self-motivated, helpful and putting Company Interest First.
• Reliable, dependable and honesty.
• Presentable and professional, friendly, helpful, as you’ll be in contact with our customers and suppliers.
• Own reliable transport to and from work.
• Own fully equipped toolbox with own tools and testing equipment i.e. multimeter, torque wrenches etc.