Job description:
The Truck workshop department requires a committed, hardworking and reliable Semi-Skilled Technical Assistant to join their team. The Assistant will be responsible for the following tasks, amongst others:
- Able to performance basic maintenance, mechanical and technical tasks
- Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of workshop safety
- Remove and replace basic components/parts on a heavy duty vehicle with supervision
- Able to understand all the functions of the components of a heavy duty vehicle
- Be able to do basic diagnostic fault finding and assemblies on heavy duty vehicles
- Housekeeping on a daily basis
- General workshop duties i.e. maintaining the cleanliness of the workshop and tool store
- Identify and able to select appropriate hand tools
- Able to use basic power tools
- Assisting Artisans with various tasks as and when required
Qualifying Criteria:
- Grade 12
- Proven interest in obtaining a relevant qualification or suitable certification
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Previous experience in the same or similar role advantageous
- Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations
- Physically fit (Strength to handle materials, tools and machines)
- Sober habits
Qualifying Attributes
- Hard-working and self-motivated
- Prepared to work overtime and weekends when required
- Able to work in a team as well as independently
- Honest and reliable
- Must be willing and eager to learn
- Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurised environment
- Must be comfortable working in confined spaces
- Physically mobile and energetic
- Ability to follow rules
Skills
Diesel MechanicsMechanicalRepairsDiagnosticsService