Specialist: Technician – Service | UD Trucks Pretoria East

UD Trucks Pretoria EastSpecialist: Technician | ServiceUD 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 rateEstablish 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/repairObtain technical information from Service Foreman on problem jobs Adhere strictly to technical specifications as laid down by manufacturer, or as instructed by ManagementAdhere 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 repairMaintain 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:MatricThree years’ experience as a qualified technician.Clear Criminal RecordA Valid Driver’s License C1, EC will be an added advantageDiesel Truck Technician QualificationVolvo and UD Truck experience will be an added advantage.Skills and Personal Attributes: Problem SolvingAttention to detailCustomer focusedInterpersonalPractical management skillsIf you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.