One of our clients in logistics industry is looking to hire a Diesel Mechanic to join their company. Conduct all customer service work from maintenance to repairs, as per job cardMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS One Grade 12Must be a trade tested commercial vehicle Diesel Technician SKILLS REQUIREDAble to utilise appropriate techniques and strategies in order to establish a positive image of own work areaCan make basic inferences from customer usage patternsAble to apply business principles related to own work environmentAble to deal with customers directly related to own functions/work areaAble to implement business principles in own work areaAble to identify hazards and handle them with direct instructions/guidance in placeAble to apply basic Health and Safety procedures relevant to own work functions under direct supervision ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESConduct visual inspections and/or on board diagnosis during the pre diagnosisReceive the workshop job card and check its content for accuracy and understandingEnsure flat rates on repairs are adhered toAttend to office hour & after hour breakdownsJob card sign offEnsure all parts used on job is booked to job card, ie engine oilsPrepare operating equipment and bring the necessary parts to the service bayPerform all maintenance services in accordance with manufacturers specifications and the maintenance schedule/maintenance computerPerform all visual inspections, calibration work, adjustments etcIdentify deviations, irregularities and unusual wear and tear and initiate additions to order & feedback to the Workshop ForemanReset maintenance systems as per internal processes and proceduresReset dismantled parts and prepare their return to supplier, if there are parts that can be reconditionedInspect disassembled and dismantled parts and replace them with new or reconditioned partsReturn parts (old/unusable parts) and document the work carried outCompare the current state of the vehicle with common production configurations and evaluate its technical conditionPerform final checks on the vehicle being repaired, using testing and measuring equipment to ensure repairs have been carried out in full, and that the vehicle is roadworthy and functionally reliableMaintain professional conductAssist in relevant operations/operational functions as requiredEnsure dress code is in accordance with company Standard Operating ProceduresMaintain housekeeping standards on a daily basisEnsure standards of Health and Safety are maintainedPERSONAL ATTRIBUTESEnergeticAbility to deal with pressureSelf-motivatedTeam playerProactiveSense of urgencyClient centric