Mechanic

MECHANIC (DURBAN)
2022/10/10
Reference Number
SS-3
Description

Primary Duties Include:

Mechanic Duties include fault finding, maintenance, repairs and servicing of all plant and equipment.

Must understand hydraulics and electrics to do fault finding, interpret parts and workshop manuals, schematics, etc.

Must know and understand risk assessments, JSA’s, HIRA and all other safety requirements

Must me medically fit and prepared to travel to sites within SA and cross border as and when required.

Arrange maintenance to site vehicles and plant as per manufacturer’s handbook /instructions on an ongoing basis.

Conduct physical plant inspections by checking the condition of the machines to establish what repairs should be done and what spares must be ordered.

Physically repair machine on site if possible or remove faulty items for repairs at specialized workshops.

Read and interpret workshop manuals and parts book for each machine being serviced or repaired.

Supervise repairs being carried in the workshop.

Check and sign timecards and job cards.

Order parts, spares as required for plant repairs and maintenance.

Conduct routine maintenance and servicing of plant on site and attend to any modifications required.

Liaise with suppliers of spares.

Visit sites and meet with Site Management to discuss repairs and maintenance.

Assist Plant Yard Manager as required with planning of repairs and maintenance of machines.

Check oil levels (hydraulic, engine, transmission) and top up where necessary.

Requirements

Qualified Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic

Min 5 years’ experience in servicing, repairs to petrol and diesel engines (vehicles & construction plant).

Have an understanding of Bell, CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi and Mercedes.

Ability to work without supervision.

Fluent in English (read, speak, write).

Ability to plan and schedule work.

Adhering to Principles and Values.

Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations.

Coping with Pressures and Setbacks.

Diesel Mechanic and other relevant trades will be considered depending on experience.

Post Trade Test Experience will be an advantage.

Closing Date for applications is extended until  04/11/2022.

Please take note: If you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Work Level
Skilled
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
Yes
Location
Durban

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