Diesel Technician
Express Employment Professionals
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- R35,000 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct a visual inspection and/or on-board diagnosis during the pre-diagnosis step.
- Receive the workshop order and check its content for accuracy and understanding.
- Locate the vehicle and drive it to the relevant workshop bay.
- During pre-diagnosis, use checklists, on the basis of which the proper execution of each step can be checked and documented correctly.
- Prepare the operating equipment and bring the necessary parts to the workshop bay.
- Perform all visual inspections, calibration work, adjustments.
- Identify deviations, irregularities and unusual wear and tear and initiate additions to order/feedback to customer.
- Replace dismantled parts and prepare their return to maker if they are parts that can be reconditioned.
- Perform defined assembly and repair work, in collaboration and/or under supervision of the Workshop Foreman (e.g., replacement of main components, replacement of suspension struts, etc.).
- Document any work carried out, record the working hours and return the workshop order to Workshop Foreman/Service Advisor.
- Pass on the vehicle to the correct individual and tidy the workshop bay.
- Retrofit and put into service of accessories and mounted parts (e.g., roof rack system, radio installation if pre-wired, etc.) as required.
- Request parts as required according to internal processes and procedures.
- Ensure that all warranty parts are tagged and handed over to the warranty department for storage.
- Grade 12
- Formal Diesel qualification from a recognized institution
- Electrical qualification from a recognized institution
- Computer literacy certification
- Valid Driver's license
- 3-5 years active experience as a mechanical and electrical technician at dealership level in the commercial vehicle segment.
- Experience and knowledge of Cummins and advanced electronic systems.
- Strong ability with electrical systems for diagnosing and repairing.
- Knowledge of Air brakes, suspensions, diesel engines, transmissions and other related mechanical systems for commercial vehicle are vital.
- Able to operate independently and within a team framework.
- Willing to work evenings and weekends and traveling for attending all breakdowns that are assigned.