Artisan Production Grade A – C (Diesel Mechanical )

EdUpStairs; Worcester; On-site; ZAR 253,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

EdUpStairs is seeking a Diesel Mechanic with a trade test certificate to perform maintenance on mechanical equipment and inspect pumps, valves, and related infrastructure. The role requires reading drawings, reporting, and operating with limited supervision, including standby and overtime as needed.

The ideal candidate will hold a Diesel Mechanic trade certificate, a valid EB license, and have knowledge of CAD applications and OHS Act compliance.

Qualifications

• An Appropriate Diesel Mechanical Trade Test Certificate.
• A valid unexpired code EB driver's license.
• Willing to perform production work, standby and overtime when required.
• Able to work with limited supervision.
• Strong technical communication and report-writing skills in English.
• Knowledge in computer aided technical applications.
• Reading and interpreting manufacturing drawings is advantageous.
• Knowledge and experience with Occupational Health and Safety Act compliance.

Responsibilities

• Render maintenance for mechanical equipment: service, repair, install, and maintain pumps, valves, and related infrastructure.
• Conduct routine inspections, identify defects, plan repairs and report to Supervisor.
• Coordinate repairs through existing contracts and ensure safety compliance.
• Record daily trips, fuel consumption and logbooks for vehicles and machinery; maintain equipment service logs.
• Support maintenance teams with day-to-day tasks and repairs on site.
• Travel to remote areas and stay away from home as required; standby/overtime including weekends.
• Mentor and evaluate staff performance on an ongoing basis.

Skills

Technical communication in English

Report writing

Reading and interpreting drawings

Education

Diesel Mechanical Trade Test Certificate

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Salary: R253 341 - R424 371 per annum, (OSD)

Requirements

• An Appropriate Diesel Mechanical Trade Test Certificate.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired code EB driver's license.
• Willing to perform production work, standby and overtime when required.
• The applicant must be able to work with limited supervision.
• Strong technical communication skills in English, coupled with sound technical report-writing abilities.
• Knowledge in computer aided technical applications.
• The ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings will be an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience regarding compliance to the Occupational Health and Safety Act in workshop and -site environment is essential.

Duties

Render maintenance for mechanical oriented functions such as service, repair, install and maintain construction equipment, water control equipment and related infrastructure as typically found on dams and water distribution networks (pumps, pipes, valves, sluices, auxiliary drives, cranes, water vessels). Routine inspections of visible, operational and safety defects, planning repairs and reporting of defects to Supervisor. Ensure services are carried out timeously and coordinate maintenance and repairs through existing contracts. Function in strict accordance with applicable legislative and safety requirements. Record daily trips, fuel consumption and logbooks for both vehicles and machinery as well as service logbooks of installed equipment. Ensure that equipment and immediate work areas are kept clean and wellmaintained and good housekeeping is practiced when on site. Assist the various maintenance teams as needed with day-to-day maintenance, repairs and construction work. Manage, mentor, and evaluate staff performance on an ongoing basis. Work requires traveling to remote areas and to overnight away from home on a regular basis. Standby and occasional overtime work, including weekends and public holidays, will be expected from time to time.