Commercial Vehicle Qualified Diesel Technician - Newcastle, KZN

SUMMARY:
Remuneration: R25 000.00 – R35 000.00 dependent on skill set, knowledge, and experience
 
Purpose Of The Job:
 
Our Client a busy Commercial Vehicle Dealership requires an experienced and Qualified Diesel Technician to join their Team!

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

• Determines vehicle condition through conducting inspections and tests, identifying worn and damaged parts
• Repairs vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, including but not limited to electrical components, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; adjusting and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems
• Complies with regulations of vehicle requirements by testing engine and safety
• Maintains vehicle records by documenting services and repairs
• Keeps workshop equipment in working order, following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs
• Limit costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options
• Ensure supplies are ready by placing orders, verifying receipt
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job
• Provide technical guidance / support for other technicians in service department
• Housekeeping, make sure that the cleanliness of the workplace, tools and equipment
• Assist with routine non-mechanical / non-electrical and small repairs
• Maintain a daily flow of quality and accurate written records and other paperwork for invoices record purposes
• Ensure the highest standard of courtesy, client service and integrity when interacting with customers, colleagues and members of the public
• Perform workshop related work as required and any other duties required by Management

• Qualified Diesel Technician
• Minimum of 3-5 years truck maintenance & repair experience as a diesel technician in a commercial vehicle dealership environment
• Experience on various brands
• Strong diagnostic skills
• Must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and understand the operation of Mechanical, Electrical equipment and to repair the same
• Valid driver’s license (Code 10 will be a bonus)
• Excellent Time keeping & Attendance
• Own Transport
• Motor Industry experience Essential!!!