Job Purpose:

The main purpose of the job is to carry out servicing and complex repairs to heavy commercial vehicle equipment which includes trucks, trailers and tankers and auxiliary equipment. This may include but is not limited to drivetrain components, suspensions, intermediate to advanced electrical and air braking systems, hydraulics and pneumatics.

Key Responsibilities

· Carry out a defect inspection and report on a truck, trailer, semi-trailer and lifting equipment (incl. braking systems, suspensions, structural

components, electrical systems, hydraulics, auxiliary equipment and pneumatics).

· Carry out the services as per OEM requirements.

· To complete/oversee the repairs of any defects found.

· Complete complaint, cause and correction on job cards for sign off by supervisor/foreman.

· Complete all relevant administrative requirements, including, but not limited to service sheets, stores requisitions, technical data sheets etc.

· Work according to OE and BWT standard repair times.

· Use and understand diagnostic equipment.

· Choose alternative ways of carrying out tasks (innovation).

· Operate electrical and mechanical equipment pertaining to the job, i.e. power tools.

· Carry out welding, grinding and assembling if required.

· Work according to occupational health and safety requirements.

· Supervision of employees, where applicable (incl. general worker, artisan assistant, semi-skilled worker and apprentice).

· Helping where needed and carrying out any reasonable requests.

Minimum Requirements (* role dependant)

· Abnormal transport knowledge

· OE training and product knowledge pertaining to abnormal vehicle specifications

· * Intermediate to advanced knowledge of airbrakes

· * Intermediate to advanced knowledge of auto-electrical

· * Intermediate to advanced knowledge of hydraulic systems

· In-depth knowledge of diagnostic equipment

· Basic to intermediate knowledge of engines, transmissions and drive lines

· Understanding of technical data specifications and schematics

· Demonstrates a technical aptitude and ability

Experience

· Minimum 5 years-experience in a heavy commercial vehicle workshop.

Qualifications

· Grade 12

Other

· Valid Code EC licence would be advantageous.

· EM training certificates.

JOB PURPOSE:

The primary objective of this role is to perform servicing and repairs on heavy commercial vehicles, including trucks, trailers, tankers, and auxiliary equipment. Responsibilities encompass a range of tasks such as inspecting suspensions, electrical systems, air braking systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct thorough defect inspections and provide detailed reports for trucks, trailers, tankers, and auxiliary equipment, covering braking systems, suspensions, structural components, and electrical systems.
• Perform services in accordance with OEM and company standards.
• Oversee and execute repairs for any identified defects.
• Document complaints, causes, and corrections on job cards for supervisor/foreman approval.
• Complete all necessary administrative tasks, including service sheets, store requisitions, and technical data sheets.
• Utilize and comprehend basic diagnostic equipment.
• Operate relevant electrical and mechanical tools and equipment.
• Perform welding, grinding, and assembly tasks as required.
• Adhere to occupational health and safety regulations.
• Supervise other employees as needed, including general workers, artisan assistants, semi-skilled workers, and apprentices.
• Assist wherever necessary and respond to reasonable requests.

SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of heavy commercial vehicles.
• OEM training and understanding of product specifications related to heavy commercial vehicles, including BPW, HENRED, GRW, and JOST.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of airbrakes and auto-electrical systems.
• Familiarity with diagnostic equipment.
• Basic understanding of engines, transmissions, and drivetrains.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and skills.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a heavy commercial vehicle workshop.
• Grade 12 certificate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Code EC licence (advantageous).
• OEM training certificates.

JOB PURPOSE:

The primary objective of this role is to perform servicing and repairs on heavy commercial vehicles, including trucks, trailers, tankers, and auxiliary equipment. Responsibilities encompass a range of tasks such as inspecting suspensions, electrical systems, air braking systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct thorough defect inspections and provide detailed reports for trucks, trailers, tankers, and auxiliary equipment, covering braking systems, suspensions, structural components, and electrical systems.
• Perform services in accordance with OEM and company standards.
• Oversee and execute repairs for any identified defects.
• Document complaints, causes, and corrections on job cards for supervisor/foreman approval.
• Complete all necessary administrative tasks, including service sheets, store requisitions, and technical data sheets.
• Utilize and comprehend basic diagnostic equipment.
• Operate relevant electrical and mechanical tools and equipment.
• Perform welding, grinding, and assembly tasks as required.
• Adhere to occupational health and safety regulations.
• Supervise other employees as needed, including general workers, artisan assistants, semi-skilled workers, and apprentices.
• Assist wherever necessary and respond to reasonable requests.

SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of heavy commercial vehicles.
• OEM training and understanding of product specifications related to heavy commercial vehicles, including BPW, HENRED, GRW, and JOST.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of airbrakes and auto-electrical systems.
• Familiarity with diagnostic equipment.
• Basic understanding of engines, transmissions, and drivetrains.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and skills.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a heavy commercial vehicle workshop.
• Grade 12 certificate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Code EC licence (advantageous).
• OEM training certificates.

Job Purpose:

The main purpose of the job is to carry out servicing and complex repairs to heavy commercial vehicle equipment which includes trucks, trailers and tankers and auxiliary equipment. This may include but is not limited to drivetrain components, suspensions, intermediate to advanced electrical and air braking systems, hydraulics and pneumatics.

Key Responsibilities

· Carry out a defect inspection and report on a truck, trailer, semi-trailer and lifting equipment (incl. braking systems, suspensions, structural

components, electrical systems, hydraulics, auxiliary equipment and pneumatics).

· Carry out the services as per OEM requirements.

· To complete/oversee the repairs of any defects found.

· Complete complaint, cause and correction on job cards for sign off by supervisor/foreman.

· Complete all relevant administrative requirements, including, but not limited to service sheets, stores requisitions, technical data sheets etc.

· Work according to OE and BWT standard repair times.

· Use and understand diagnostic equipment.

· Choose alternative ways of carrying out tasks (innovation).

· Operate electrical and mechanical equipment pertaining to the job, i.e. power tools.

· Carry out welding, grinding and assembling if required.

· Work according to occupational health and safety requirements.

· Supervision of employees, where applicable (incl. general worker, artisan assistant, semi-skilled worker and apprentice).

· Helping where needed and carrying out any reasonable requests.

Minimum Requirements (* role dependant)

· Abnormal transport knowledge

· OE training and product knowledge pertaining to abnormal vehicle specifications

· * Intermediate to advanced knowledge of airbrakes

· * Intermediate to advanced knowledge of auto-electrical

· * Intermediate to advanced knowledge of hydraulic systems

· In-depth knowledge of diagnostic equipment

· Basic to intermediate knowledge of engines, transmissions and drive lines

· Understanding of technical data specifications and schematics

· Demonstrates a technical aptitude and ability

Experience

· Minimum 5 years-experience in a heavy commercial vehicle workshop.

Qualifications

· Grade 12

Other

· Valid Code EC licence would be advantageous.

· EM training certificates.