Specialist: Technician - Service | UD Trucks East Job Pretoria area,South Africa,Trades / Skilled Labor

UD Trucks Pretoria East

Specialist:
Technician | Service

UD Trucks Pretoria East currently has a vacancy for a Specialist:
Technician - Service
, reporting to the Service Manager.

The primary purpose of this position is to repair Trucks and Buses according to dealer/distributor's standards and specifications in the most productive way.

As a technician, you are responsible for performing all kinds of service operations, defined assembly operations and maintenance repairs with the highest level of quality and efficiency.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Repair and servicing of vehicles according to dealer/distributor standards and within the flat rate
Establish parts required for service/repair to be performed and ensure correct parts are ordered
Report to Service Foreman promptly on any additional work required
Obtain authorization prior to carrying out any additional work
Advise Management prior to fitting any major parts outside the norm for routine servicing/repair
Obtain technical information from Service Foreman on problem jobs
Adhere strictly to technical specifications as laid down by manufacturer, or as instructed by Management
Adhere to laid down workshop policies and procedures
Note the description of all work performed on the back of Repair Order if required
Place all used parts in plastic bags, except oil & fuel filters, and place on passenger floor
All warranty replaced parts to be tagged according to laid down rules, and handed to Parts department
Ensure all oils and parts used are booked out on Repair Order
Ensure vehicles are kept as clean as possible, and use all protective items supplied
Ensure work bay is kept safe, clean and tidy
Ensure time started and completed are entered on Repair Order (Clocking)
Report any faulty and / or broken equipment is reported to management
Ensure all special tools and equipment are used with utmost care
To possess a complete set of tools, as per distributor requirements, and maintain in good working order
Always ensure a neat appearance - overalls to be changed after heavy repair
Maintain cordial relationship with workshop staff
Training as per HQS Requirements
Standby and after hours servicing as per Service Foreman arrangements
Accept responsibility for apprentices/helpers and impart through training/explanation/practice, the necessary skills required to perform the job correctly, and thereafter to inspect /monitor the work and rectify any problems

QUALIFICATIONS:

Matric
Three years' experience as a qualified technician.
Clear Criminal Record
A Valid Driver's License C1, EC will be an added advantage
Diesel Truck Technician Qualification
Volvo and UD Truck experience will be an added advantage.

Skills and Personal Attributes:

Problem Solving
Attention to detail
Customer focused
Interpersonal
Practical management skills

If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.