Fleet Technician
Jinja * Full-time
Nile Breweries Limited
Category: Engineering
Total Positions:
Location: Jinja
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 11 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure that safety rules and regulations are adhered to, and that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition.
• Ensure vehicle maintained are compliant to Regional Trade Bloc (e.g. EAC) Road Traffic Act, Local Road Traffic Act and OEM Manuals/Work Instructions.
• Provide guidance and coaching to drivers and operators on safe/economic driving of vehicles.
• Implement and use DPO/VPO procedures and practices in Fleet operations.
• Carry out vehicle/equipment service timely as per weekly service schedule as defined by DPO Fleet Pillar & VPO Maintenance Pillar practices
• Perform diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repairs (mechanical, auto electric, welding) on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment to include tune-ups, overhauling engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, brakes, drive trains, generators, computer-controlled fuel injection and emission related equipment, carburetors, air conditioning, electrical, cooling, suspension, pumps, hydraulic systems, and steering.
• Report general condition of vehicles/equipment and complete all relevant inspection and service documentation fully and accurately with sufficient detail and in a timely manner.
• Report any driver reportable defects which have been identified as part of the inspection / servicing process which have not been identified by the driver.
• Contribute on inputs to orders for parts for vehicles/equipment; inspects parts for accuracy and condition; timely GRN of orders; and assist in the maintenance and security of parts storage facilities.
• Forecast necessary materials, spares, and equipment to complete assignments.
• Conduct Inventory Count and ensure Inventory Controls in line with guidelines and policy
• Performs service/breakdown road calls, and willing to work flexible times, holidays, and weekends.
• Undertake required 5S standards in fleet working area.
• Work within a realistic time and ensuring safety while wearing required PPEs
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems on vehicles using test equipment (e.g star machine) and hand tools to locate the cause of breakdown and correct the fault.
• Identify problems or potential problems in all vehicles through daily inspection.
• Identifies root cause of failures/conditions and perform repairs as required.
• Demonstrate how to follow the most logical and cost-effective approach to resolve the problem as per the relevant procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by line manager or their representative.
• Operate automotive (Vehicles/Equipment) and general workshop equipment including pressing machine, specialized tools kits, grinding machine, torque wrench, wheel jack, safety stands and any other tools or CPE ( Collective Protective Equipment)
• Operate equipment and drive company vehicles, trucks and equipment as required; tests and/or regularly operates vehicles and equipment; transports vehicles.
Recommended for you
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Strong background and knowledge of fundamentals of electrical and mechanical systems in vehicles/equipment
• Servicing and performing preventive maintenance and repair for a variety of fleet Vehicles.
• Ability to diagnose electrical malfunctions within automotive systems and repairing a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Using hand and power tools skillfully and safely.
• Reading and interpreting truck/fleet manuals, specifications, and drawings
• Ability to diagnose electrical and mechanical malfunctions within automotive systems.
• Ability to install electrical and mechanical systems in trucks.
• Ability to perform engine and gearbox overhauls and replacement of major truck parts.
• Ability to work in a changing environment.
• Self-motivate & attention to detail.
• Analytical skills & complex problem solving
• Must be safety conscious, to avoid unnecessary accidents.
• Minimum Requirements:
• Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Auto Electric/Mechanic or Vocational Training (e.g. VETA) qualification in Auto mechanics or related field.
• BachelorsofMechanicalEngineering/PowerandAutomation
• Form IV Secondary education. Valid driving license,
• Preferably 2-3 years working experience.
• Additional Information:
• Band: X
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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