Mechanic General X4 Global Grade 08

Barloworld Equipment (Pty) Ltd; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Barloworld Equipment (Pty) Ltd is seeking a qualified Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic to service, maintain, and repair Caterpillar machinery. You will perform disassembly, inspection, and reassembly on client sites or at Barloworld sites, ensuring OEM standards and safe work practices.

You will analyze machine systems, prepare accurate reports, troubleshoot faults, and contribute to high availability. The role requires a red seal trade, at least five years on Caterpillar equipment, and strong

Qualifications

• Matric/ Grade 12 is required.
• Qualified in relevant trade, red seal for earthmoving or diesel mechanics.
• Minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience on Caterpillar machines.
• Machine knowledge and ability to read Caterpillar system schematics.
• Good communication and report writing skills.
• Computer literacy (SIS, STW and ET) is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled services, maintenance, and repairs on Earthmoving Equipment on customer sites or at Barloworld Equipment sites.
• Carry out Machine Inspections and technical analysis on machines or components, compile accurate reports with recommendations to customers.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose machine systems and carry out repairs to ensure optimal utilization and availability of machines.
• Maintain professional image when representing Barloworld Equipment.
• Ensure safe work practices and adherence to contamination standards.
• Complete admin tasks related to labour bookings, service reports, parts returns, and expenses.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Reading schematics

Education

Matric/ Grade 12

Red Seal / Qualified Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic

Five years post-qualification Caterpillar experience

Tools

SIS

STW

ET

Job description

Key Outputs

• 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 trouble shoot 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