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Fleet Technician

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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.
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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
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