DIESEL MECHANIC

JOB ADVERT – DIESEL MECHANIC

Kiboko Projects is an exciting company that brings a fresh approach to the Mining Equipment Hire Industry. The corporate office in Centurion and Mining Operations in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, Kiboko Projects is providing exciting employment opportunities for highly energized and self-driven professionals to occupy the position of Diesel Mechanic. The incumbent will be based at our client site in Delmas, Mpumalanga.

A position for Diesel Mechanic is available for qualified and experienced candidates who have aspirations of solidifying their experience in Mining Equipment Operations. If you are an energetic and ambitious incumbent, with a committed work ethic, and technically competent seeking to achieve career growth, this opportunity is for you. Kiboko Projects is a growing company and requires like-minded candidates to join the crew.   

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION  

The purpose of the Diesel Mechanic position entails the following key objectives:

Diesel Mechanic is responsible for planning, scheduling and executing the maintenance of heavy equipment. This includes conducting inspections and preventive procedures such as correcting vehicle deficiencies, making adjustments and alignments, and keeping records.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy diesel equipment, or equivalent
• 3 years’ experience which must have specifically involved the repair of trucks or other heavy automotive equipment, or equivalent.
• Must have a Grade 12 Certificate
• At least N3 Certificate
• Trade Certificate in Earth Moving Equipment or equivalent
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests;
• Identifying worn and damaged parts
• Service, repair, and maintenance of a variety of automotive equipment such as container truck lifts, reach stackers, front-end loaders, cranes, and other special-purpose types of equipment
• Maintain records of equipment repaired along with time spent on such equipment
• Check yellow Equipment, and auxiliary equipment for proper performance
• Inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions and diagnose to determine the extent of repair required
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components, or systems, using appropriate tools
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and ensure that work meets manufacturers’ specifications
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment
• Maintain a schedule for preventative maintenance on all equipment providing for lubrication, replacement of tires, and tune-ups
• Provides instruction and training in the proper methods and processes necessary to perform equipment repair, inspection, and preventive maintenance
• Assists other mechanics with the more difficult assignments
• Performs layout work for fabrication of parts and equipment
• Performs other related work as required

REMUNERATION

• Market-Related Compensation + Short term Incentives