Mechanic General Global Grade 08 Re-advertised

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

Job summary

A leading equipment company in Springbok, South Africa, seeks an experienced technician to perform scheduled services, maintenance, and repairs on Earthmoving Equipment. The ideal candidate must have a relevant trade qualification and at least 5 years of experience with Caterpillar machines. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting machine systems, conducting inspections, and maintaining quality standards. This role requires strong technical skills and a commitment to safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience on Caterpillar machines.
• Sound understanding of operation systems on Caterpillar equipment.
• Knowledge and implementation of Contamination Control principles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled services, maintenance, and repairs on Earthmoving Equipment.
• Perform Machine Inspections and compile accurate reports.
• Efficiently troubleshoot and diagnose machine systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Interpersonal and communication skills

Technical report writing

Computer Literacy (SIS, STW and ET)

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Qualified in relevant trade, red seal

Job description

Key Output

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

Qualification, Experience and Competencies

• Matric/ Grade 12
• Qualified in relevant trade, red seal (e.g. Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic/ Diesel Mechanic)
• 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.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Good technical report writing
• Basic business and financial understanding
• Computer Literacy (SIS, STW and ET) knowledge
• Good trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
• Applicable product knowledge
• Drivers licence – Code B
• Understanding of supplier warranty systems, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of ISO Quality systems
• Knowledge and implementation of Contamination Control principles
• Understanding of supplier warranty systems, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of ISO Quality systems
• Knowledge and implementation of Contamination Control principles