Mechanic General Global Grade 08 Re-advertised

Barloworld Power Angola; East London; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment services company in East London seeks a skilled professional for maintaining and repairing Earthmoving Equipment. The role demands expertise in Caterpillar systems, adherence to safety standards, and a strong technical background. Candidates should have a Red Seal qualification as an Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic, along with a minimum of five years of relevant experience. The position emphasizes quality service and effective communication with customers.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required.
• Qualified as Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic with Red Seal.
• Minimum of five years experience with Caterpillar machines.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on Earthmoving Equipment.
• Conduct Machine Inspections and Technical Analyses.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot machine systems.

Skills

Trouble shooting and problem-solving skills

Technical report writing

Interpersonal and communication skills

Understanding of operation systems

Good computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

Grade 12

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

Minimum of five years post qualification

Tools

Caterpillar SIS+ET

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)