Permanent - Field Service technician - EMT - Brits - Brits - South Africa
Job details
Job Description Role Summary
Reporting to the National Service Manager, the technician performs skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of Company Earthmoving and related equipment.
Accountabilities / Key Performance Areas
Facilitates efficient technical, engineering and after-sales service to customers.
Diagnoses, overhauls, repairs, tunes, maintains and tests diesel powered Earthmoving equipment and machinery through the use of specialized tooling and equipment.
Prepares and submits detailed failure reports
Detects mechanical and electrical faults by using specialized tooling and equipment.
Repairs and maintains hydraulic components of diesel powered equipment and such attachments eg. boom, sticks, buckets etc.
Follows work assignments received in the form of general oral or written work instructions
Determines the extent of the needed repair and determines the nature thereof
Perform checks and services on a regular basis and detects possible faults and flaws on affected equipment
Repairs and/or replaces and fit new sections or new parts
Improvises necessary solutions as and when needed
Travels from one site to another often in remote areas and at unusual work hours
Works with specialized equipment in order to perform daily duty requirement
Maintains a good level of physical health and fitness
Maintains a legal vehicle driver’s license at all times
Adheres to all health and safety legislation
Trade Test and/or Technical Qualification (NQF 5) factory qualifications on earthmoving machines
Minimum 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with regards to trouble-shooting and problem solving electrical and mechanical problems. Pref AUTO ELECTRICAL
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, the individual should have a general knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word and Excel and diagnostic download programs
Skills:
Ability to work under pressure
Customer Service skills
Good understanding of equipment configuration, application and operation
Maintaining punctual paperwork
Problem solving
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures
Time management
Working as a team
Able to work alone
Brand loyal
Disciplined
Personal appearance must reflect the standard of the brand
Healthy
Highly motivated with a positive attitude
Observant
Methodical
Sober
Technical
Inherent Requirements Trade Test and/or Technical Qualification (NQF 5) factory qualifications on earthmoving machines
Minimum 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with regards to trouble-shooting and problem solving electrical and mechanical problems. Pref AUTO ELECTRICAL
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