General Technician - Pretoria, Gauteng

We are looking for a General Technician.
The main purpose of the job is to carry out servicing and repairs to heavy commercial vehicles which includes trucks, trailers, tankers and auxiliary equipment. This may include but is not limited to suspensions, basic to intermediate electrical and air braking systems, hydraulics and pneumatics.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out a defect inspection and report on a truck, trailer, tanker and auxiliary equipment (incl. braking systems, suspensions, structural components, electrical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics).
• Carry out the services as per OEM and company 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.
• Use and understand basic diagnostic equipment.
• 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.

Experience and Education

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