Job purpose

Responsible for repairs on all aspects of the vehicles. Repairs will include but not be limited to: preventative maintenance inspections and repairs, air and hydraulic brake repairs, warranty procedures, drive-line, steering & suspension, electrical trouble-shooting and AC.

• Perform vehicle and facility maintenance related duties as assigned in a safe and timely manner
• Arranges for and obtains appropriate inspections and approval of all repairs before vehicle is released from maintenance facility.
• Performs road calls and on the road repairs as assigned. Test-drives vehicles to ensure problem resolution.
• Ensures proper work methods and techniques and ensure compliance with all local regulations, requirements, standards and specifications and company policies.
• Ensures the maintenance of a clean, safe, effective and efficient work environment including Identifying and making recommendations to resolve unsafe maintenance conditions or practices.
• Maintains work, time and material and equipment maintenance logs and records for self.
• Prepares, completes and submits paperwork on time and correctly on vehicle maintenance.
• Under direct supervision of maintenance lead, optimizes maintenance cycle time and ensuring that the shop meets or exceeds customer requirements.
• Records local maintenance work orders or job cards and local parts.

Requirements

• Diploma or advanced technician certificate in Heavy Equipment Repairs.
• At least 3 years’ experience in repair and maintenance of commercial buses or trucks.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of and experience using diagnostic technology and related software to access technical information and enter data.
• General knowledge of vehicle components, practices, techniques, procedures, materials and appropriate use and maintenance of special tools and electronic test equipment commonly used in the diagnosis, repair, preventative maintenance and modification of vehicle maintenance to prescribe procedures, methods and materials to assigned staff on complex repairs/projects.
• Knowledge of Zhong Tong and Scania Buses will be an advantage.

Candidates who meet the above specifications should apply, enclosing their detailed CV, certified copies of educational and professional qualifications to hrlusaka@powertoolscourier.co.zm before 23rd February, 2023.