Mechanic General Global Grade 08

Barloworld Equipment (Pty) Ltd; East London; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment company in South Africa is seeking a qualified technician to carry out maintenance and repairs on Earthmoving Equipment, particularly Caterpillar machines. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant trade certificate and possess over 5 years of experience in the field, along with solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. The role emphasizes safety and quality standards in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand Caterpillar equipment system schematics (Electrical and Hydraulics)
• Basic business and financial understanding
• Good technical report writing

Responsibilities

• Carry out Scheduled services, maintenance, and repairs on Earthmoving Equipment.
• Perform Machine Inspections and Technical Analysis on machines.
• Efficiently troubleshoot and diagnose machine systems.

Skills

Machine specific technical knowledge and skills on Caterpillar Equipment systems

Good trouble shooting and problem-solving skills on Caterpillar machines

Sound interpersonal and communication skills

Good command of Caterpillar SIS+ET

Good computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

Grade 12

Qualified in relevant trade certificate (e.g. Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic) Red Seal

Minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience on Caterpillar machines

Job description

Key Output

• Carry out Scheduled services, maintenance, and repairs on Earthmoving Equipment on customer
• Carry out Machine Inspections and Technical Analysis (TA’s) on machines or components, compile
• Efficiently trouble shoot and diagnose machine systems and carry out repairs to ensure optimal
• Maintain professional image when representing Barloworld Equipment
• Ensure safe work practice
• Maintain and work according to BWE Contamination Standards
• Ensure that the ultimate quality standards are maintained on the work performed according to OEM
• Control own admin (labour booking, service reports, part returns, expenses etc.)
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistent and sites or at Barloworld Equipment sites accurate reports with recommendations to the customers utilization and availability of machines standards accurately maintained

Qualification, Experience and Competencies

• Grade 12
• Qualified in relevant trade certificate (e.g. Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic) Red Seal
• Minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience on Caterpillar machines.
• Machine specific technical knowledge and skills on Caterpillar Equipment systems.
• Good understanding of operation systems on Caterpillar equipment.
• Must be able to read and understand Caterpillar equipment system schematics (Electrical and Hydraulics).
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Good technical report writing
• Basic business and financial understanding
• Good command of Caterpillar SIS+ET
• Good trouble shooting and problem-solving skills on Caterpillar machines
• Applicable product knowledge
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office)