Fleet Vehicle Technician

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent is seeking a skilled Heavy Vehicle Mechanic in Cape Town to service and repair light and heavy trucks and trailers. You will diagnose, repair, and test using diagnostic tools, while keeping a clean, safe workshop and coordinating with branches.

Requirements include 5+ years on commercial vehicles, matric in English, a valid drivers license and PrDP, own transport, and willingness to travel CPT to PLZ/GRJ as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience on both light and heavy commercial vehicles.
• Basic automotive electrical experience.
• Tyre fitment experience.
• Fuelling of vehicles.
• General maintenance.
• Basic airbrakes knowledge.
• Prepared for 24 hours call out and breakdowns.
• Matric Certificate – literate in English.
• Excellent telephone and written communication; problem solving.
• Own transport with valid Drivers Licence and PrDP.
• Willing to travel between branches CPT to PLZ/GRJ.

Responsibilities

• Keeps management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur.
• Assisting technician mechanics in performing technical activities.
• Maintains an organized neat and safe vehicle repair bay.
• Drives tractor/trailers and/or trucks for test drives or returns.
• Inspects, analyzes, troubleshoots, diagnoses and repairs heavy duty trucks and trailers.
• Welds and fabricates parts as needed for repairs.
• Repairs or replaces malfunctioning parts and systems such as brakes, belts, pumps, transmissions.
• Tests vehicle operation to confirm safety.
• Tests specific parts and systems for proper function.
• Identifies mechanical problems visually or with diagnostic equipment.
• Performs hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting and repair.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance including oil changes and tune-ups.
• Performs mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair of equipment.

Tools

Diagnostics equipment

Excel

Communication skills

Job description

• Keeps company management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur;
• Assisting technician mechanics in performing technical activities;
• Maintains an organized neat and safe vehicle repair bay;
• Driving of Tractor/Trailers and/or Trucks for purposes of test drives and/or the return of vehicles to the various of the organisations facilities;
• Other duties as required;
• Inspect, analyze, troubleshoot, diagnose and perform repairs for Heavy Duty Truck Tractors, Trucks and Trailers;
• Welding and metal fabrication of parts in need of repair;
• Repairs or replaces malfunctioning parts and systems such as brake pads, belts, water pumps, transmissions, and other mechanical parts;
• Test drives vehicle to confirm safe and proper operation;
• Performs tests on specific parts and systems to ensure proper function;
• Identifies mechanical problems either visually or with computer diagnostic equipment;
• Hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting and repair;
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance including oil changes and tune-ups;
• Perform mechanical and electrical trouble shooting and repair of equipment;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, experience and skills:

• Minimum of 5 years experience on both light and heavy commercial vehicles
• Basic automotive electric experience
• Tyre fitment experience
• Fuelling of vehicles
• General (drive cam) maintenance
• Basic airbrakes knowledge
• Prepared for 24 hours call out and break downs
• Matric Certificate - Literate, read and write English
• Excellent telephone, communication (oral and written), listening and problem solving skills
• Attention to detail & ability to organize
• Confidentiality
• Passion, energy, dedication (to get the job done), and runway (ability to grow within the organisation)
• Initiative
• Ability to prioritize, work under pressure and manage time
• Hard worker, Team player & very committed
• Own transport essential with valid Drivers Licence and PrDP
• Self-motivated, team worker and a self-starter with Leadership Skills
• Clear Criminal record
• PC knowledge (Excel)
• Must be able to travel between branches (CPT to PLZ/GRJ)