DIESEL MECHANIC 5

Main Purpose: To ensure that all vehicles, cranes, construction plant and lifting equipment are maintained and in a safe working condition with valid certification where applicable as per Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Key Performance Areas:

Planned maintenance

• Assist in developing a maintenance plan including checklists for each vehicle/crane type in the fleet including other construction plant and equipment.
• Assist in developing preventative maintenance schedule for all fleet vehicles, cranes and construction plant and equipment.
• Prioritise maintenance activities.
• Ensure that vehicles and cranes are serviced and maintained according to the schedule and inspection check lists.

Emergency repairs on vehicles/equipment

• Assess and prioritise emergency breakdowns.
• Consult with management, site managers and external clients regarding availability and replacement of vehicles/equipment.

Compliance and control

• Controls the quality of repair and maintenance activities to ensure that client expectations are met.
• Conduct regular checks on vehicles/cranes to improve reliability of fleet.
• Conduct inspections on completion of repair work.
• Ensure compliance with the Company QMS.

Administration and cost control

• Assist Manager with technical assistance and advice.
• Seek most cost effective maintenance strategy for all vehicle types in fleet.
• Control maintenance cost, maintain service and repair records.
• Do expediting on orders and spares required.

Safety management

• Weekly and monthly inspections as required.
• Attend and contribute to daily toolbox talks.
• Assist with compiling task risk assessments relevant to the tasks in progress.
• Assist with written Safe Work Procedures relevant to the occupation and critical tasks under direct control.
• Reporting and investigation of incidents, unsafe conditions and acts within area of responsibility.
• Ensure all tasks are carried out according to the Safe Work Procedures and Risk assessments and that actions are compliant to the OHS Act, relevant Regulations and Company procedures.

Competencies:

• Ability to lead and motivate.
• Good communication skills.
• Capacity to work under pressure.
• Focus on accuracy and precision.
• Results driven.
• Work productively without constant supervision.
• Behaves ethically.
• Passionate.
• Be innovative.

Preferred Requirements:

• Qualified Artisan (Diesel Mechanic).
• 7 Years’ working experience in vehicle maintenance, auto electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems for cranes and/or earthmoving machinery and trucks.
• Knowledge of OHS Act, relevant Regulations and Safety Standards. (Risk assessments, Safe work Procedures, sound housekeeping practices, SANS standards and certification.
• Computer literate (MS Office).
• Valid driver’s licence C or EC.