Mechanic General x2 Global Grade 08

Barloworld Equipment (Pty) Ltd; Richards Bay, Durban; On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in earthmoving equipment seeks a qualified technician for maintenance and repairs. The role involves troubleshooting on customer sites, compiling technical reports, and adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates will have management experience and strong technical knowledge of Caterpillar components.

Qualifications

• Qualified Artisan with 5 years in customer-related roles.
• Good knowledge of earthmoving equipment; CAT components advantageous.
• Willingness to travel and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on customer sites.
• Compile machine reports that include failure analysis and inspection reports.
• Adhere to safety and contamination control standards.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Customer Interface

Communication

Negotiation

Computer Literacy

Education

Engineering Diploma / Degree

Tools

CAT ET

SIS

SIMSi

DSN

Job description

Key Output

• Carry out scheduled and preventative maintenance and repairs as per OEM requirements.

• Systematic and efficiently troubleshoot and diagnose machine systems problems and carry out

repairs on earthmoving equipment on customer sites.

• Compile accurate customer machine reports that include failure analysis, condition, service,

Machine Inspection Reports (MIR’s) and Technical Analysis reports (TA’s).

• Maintain professional image when representing BWE.

• Work on specific customer sites as per customer requirements when required.

• Ensure complying to safe work practices when working on machines.

• Maintain and control Contamination Control Standards.

• Responsible and Control of own admin (labour booking, service reports, part returns, etc.)

• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and

• accurately maintained (ISO standards)

• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained

Qualification, Experience and Competencies

• Qualified Artisan or Applicable Engineering Diploma / Degree

• Minimum 5 years management experience in the customer interface.

• Good knowledge of Earthmoving equipment and relevant industry;

• Good communication (written, verbal and presentation) and negotiation skills;

• Ability to work independently, under pressure and meeting deadlines;

• Willing to travel as and when required.

• Show initiative by thinking creatively;

• High level of computer literacy (including relevant SAP exposure);

• Minimum 3 years management experience in the customer interface.

• Good knowledge of Caterpillar components and relevant industry;

• Knowledge of CAT ET,SIS, SIMSi and DSN- advantageous

• Knowledge of CAT Warranty processes - advantageous