Heavy Duty Workshop Mechanic Fixed-Term Contract

Skip Hire, one of the country’s leading refuse companies seeks the services of a highly skilled and competent person for the position above.

Responsibilities

Heavy Duty Workshop Mechanic responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• General mechanics on the company’s fleet of trucks and other vehicles owned by the company.
• Ensure proper performance and safety of vehicles and equipment.
•  Correct unsafe working conditions and report any uncorrectable conditions to the workshop manager.
• Attend toolbox talks with other mechanics and workshop assistants at the start of each day.
•  To learn or impart knowledge on how to rebuild, replace or repair vehicle components, assemblies and systems including engines, transmissions, suspensions, etc.
• Estimate time and materials required to perform major repairs.
•  To analyze engine performance and perform tune ups as needed.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance and preventative care.
• Be on standby and attend vehicle breakdowns at any time.
• Make runs for spare parts and negotiate prices
• Have good understanding of vehicle faults and where to look for the problems.

Requirements and skills

• Must have served as an apprenticeship
• A qualification in Auto mechanics from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with reputable companies.
• Heavy duty drivers’ license & PRDP license.
• Outstanding driving and mechanics skills.
• Diligent with great attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Applicants should send a cover letter with the position applied for, and attach a comprehensive and up to date, Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of certificates, National identity cards (Omang) or passport and at least three (3) work related references from current or previous employers.

Applications should be emailed  and position applied for should be reflected on the email reference. (Emails received after the closing date will not be considered).
NB: Applications will only be received via email and only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.