Auto Electrician

Scania South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Scania South Africa is seeking an Auto Electrician to service Scania vehicles using PC diagnostics with a focus on non-intermittent faults. The role involves repairs, calibrations and troubleshooting of electrical control systems and wiring, with responsibilities spanning engines, gear boxes, retarders, brakes and more.

Applicants should have a matric certificate or equivalent, an auto electrical trade qualification, at least 5 years of heavy commercial industry experience on buses and trucks, a

Qualifications

• Matric certificate or equivalent.
• Auto electrical trade qualification.
• 5 years’ experience in the heavy commercial industry working on bus and truck as an electrician.
• Heavy Vehicle licence.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently carry out repairs, calibrations and troubleshooting on Scania vehicles electronic control systems and electrical components using PC diagnostics with an emphasis on non-intermittent faults.
• Diagnose, analyse and rectify all types of faults, including engines, gear boxes and retarders, brakes systems, pneumatic and electric components.
• Diagnose, check and set the mechanical system.
• Repairs or replaces defective wiring.
• Install electrically operated equipment and accessories.
• Set up accessories and specific equipment on the vehicles.
• Attend to disabled vehicles at the roadside or on customer’s premises as part of Scania Assistance, following appropriate routines and procedures including roadside safety laws and regulations.
• Provide technical advice to customers and colleagues.
• Ensure all job cards and service sheets are completed correctly.
• Understand and work according to parts ordering procedures.
• Maintain a thorough and up to date knowledge of products and attend training courses.
• Use and apply knowledge, training, technical and personal skills to carry out work allocated.
• Ensure that customer requirements and expectations are met, through the provision of quality workmanship.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness, ensuring the workshop and common areas are kept clean and are in order.

Skills

Basic computer skills

PC diagnostics

Education

Matric certificate or equivalent

Auto electrical trade qualification

Tools

PC diagnostics

Job description

Role Summary

Auto Electrician is responsible for using service information at a level corresponding to existing Scania vehicles electronic control systems and carrying out calibrations and troubleshooting on these electronic control systems using PC diagnostics with an emphasis on non-intermittent faults.

Job Responsibilities

• Independently carry out repairs, calibrations and troubleshooting on Scania vehicles electronic control systems and electrical components using PC diagnostics with an emphasis on non-intermittent faults
• Diagnose, analyse and rectify all types of faults, including engines, gear boxes and retarders, brakes systems, pneumatic and electric components
• Diagnose, check and set the mechanical system
• Repairs or replaces defective wiring
• Install electrically operated equipment and accessories
• Set up accessories and specific equipment on the vehicles
• As required, attend to disabled vehicles at the roadside or on customer’s premises as part of Scania Assistance, following appropriate routines and procedures including roadside safety laws and regulations
• Provide technical advice to customers and colleagues
• Ensure all job cards and service sheets are completed correctly
• Understand and work according to parts ordering procedures
• Maintain a thorough and up to date knowledge of products and attend training courses
• Use and apply knowledge, training, technical and personal skills to carry out work allocated
• Ensure that customer requirements and expectations are met, through the provision of quality workmanship
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness, ensuring the workshop and common areas are kept clean and are in order

Applicant must meet these minimum requirements

• Matric certificate or equivalent
• Auto electrical trade qualification
• 5 years’ experience in the heavy commercial industry working on bus and truck as an electrician
• Heavy Vehicle licence
• Basic computer skills

Competencies – these will be tested in the interview should you be shortlisted

• Products and Services
• Repair and Maintenance
• SHE
• Using Information Technology
• Customer Focus and Team Work

Integrity & Compliance

All applications will be treated with full confidentially and will only be made available to the people involved in the recruitment process.