SBST-Bus Engineering - Technician

SBS Transit Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SBS Transit Limited in Singapore seeks a skilled vehicle technician to maintain and repair buses, performing routine preventive maintenance, basic oil and filter changes, and troubleshooting multiple vehicle systems. The ideal candidate holds a Higher Nitec or Nitec in Automotive Technology, Mechanical or Mechatronics, has 1–2 years’ relevant experience, and demonstrates strong communication skills.

Work is performed in the workshop following safety protocols and without driving buses unless

Qualifications

• Higher Nitec or Nitec in Automotive Technology, Mechanical, or Mechatronics.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in bus/vehicle maintenance.
• Preferably in heavy vehicle maintenance with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of buses according to PM requirements.
• Perform basic service oil and filter changes for buses under preventive maintenance.
• Maintain good housekeeping and upkeep of repair bays, personal tools, personal locker and PPE.
• Ensure spare-parts indented are fitted correctly to the assigned bus number and store unused parts securely at day end.
• Carry out unscheduled mechanical repair work as assigned by Workshop Supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with all workshop Safe Work Procedures, Risk Assessments and safety regulations.
• Do not drive the bus within the Workshop unless authorized.

Skills

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Good communication

Education

Higher Nitec or Nitec in Automotive Technology, Mechanical, or Mechatronics

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Primary Objectives of Position

• Repair and Maintenance of buses.

Major Responsibilities

• Principal Accountabilities
  • Ensure vehicles maintained according to the PM requirements..
  • Ensure good housekeeping and maintenance of the repair bays, personal tools, personal locker and PPE.
  • Ensure that spare-parts indented are fitted correctly to the assigned bus number. Spare parts unused are to be stored in a locked place at end of the day.
• Job Contents/Activities
  
  • Perform basic service oil and filter change for buses that undergoing preventive maintenance.
  • Able to perform basic maintenance and repair to the followings:
    • Engine
    • Gearbox
    • Axle
    • Brake and Air systems
    • Electrical system
    • Tyre
    • Aircon system
    • Bodywork and Fittings
  • Carry out unscheduled mechanical repair work on as assigned by the Workshop Supervisors.
  • Ensure compliance with all workshop Safe Work Procedures, Risk Assessment and other Safety regulations, and Engineering Directives issue from time to time for compliance.
  • Unless an authorized driver, you are not allowed to drive the bus within the Workshop.

Specific Safety Responsibilities

• To observe all safety working procedures and put on PPE while at work at all time
• The above activities are no means exhaustive and are subjected to amendment whenever is needed.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education / Qualifications

• Higher Nitec or Nitec in Automotive Technology, Mechanical, or Mechatronics,

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience Without NITEC/Higher NITEC

• Minimum 1 to 2 years relevant experience in a similar industry

Knowledge/Skills

• Preferably in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
  Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Attributes (functional & leadership competencies)

• Teamplayer, initiative, punctuality, hardworking and able to work independently