RedCat Recruitment is seeking an experienced and trade tested SENIOR DIESEL MECHANIC / TECHNICIAN for a well-established national company – position based in Pietermaritzburg, KZN.


PERSON SHOULD PREFERABLY HAVE PREVIOUS WORKING EXPERIENCE IN THE AGRICULTURAL / FORESTRY INDUSTRY.


JOB DESCRIPTION / REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12.
Trade tested Diesel Mechanic.
Competent computer skills (MS Office, Email / Internet).
Servicing client and ensuring complete client satisfaction on site.
Responsible for the service and maintenance of all equipment and machinery.
Maintains diesel equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping records.
Responsible for other tasks on site as and when required.
Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion.
Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brakes, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing pre-loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Person will be required to travel nationally and internationally.
OWN TOOLS ARE ESSENTIAL.


Salary offered: R20 000-00 – R30 000-00 per month


PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE THE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE / ONLY SUITABLE CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.