Job Vacancies at BasiGo
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Job Vacancies at BasiGo
Deadline of these Jobs: 08 November 2022
BasiGo is an e-mobility start-up looking to revolutionize the public transportation sector by providing public transport bus owners with a cost-effective electric alternative to diesel.

Electric Bus Mechanic

You might like this job if:

  • You believe electric transportation is the future and want to make it a reality
  • You enjoy the operational challenges of introducing new reliable and sustainable power systems
  • You’re able to take a risk on something new, thrive in ambiguity, and can adapt to change
  • You want to create a cleaner, safer, and technologically advanced future for African cities.
  • You want to roll up your sleeve and get the job done

Roles & Responsibilities:

 Under direct supervision,

  • Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Electric buses in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations, statutory requirements and BasiGo policy and procedures.
  • Diagnoses and repairs electric bus transmission systems, steering, suspension, shafts, differentials and motors
  • Performs brake system performance tests and diagnostics, relines brakes, and replaces valves, switches, hardware, slack adjusters and other foundation brake parts and components.
  • Repairs motor and battery cooling system and components including replacing radiators, cooling fan, hydraulic fan drive system components, thermostats, water pumps, belts, hoses and other related cooling system components.
  • Diagnoses irregular tire wear patterns and determines cause, repairs tires, including mounting new tires and the rotation of tire positions to maximize the service life of tires.
  • Performs minor body work (i.e. repair and replacement of bumpers, panels, doors, hinges, and pneumatics).
  • Identifies and reports any additional maintenance and/or repairs found necessary in conducting assigned repairs and maintenance including repairs and maintenance required to be performed by Engineers with a higher qualification level
  • Suggest methods, processes, and tools to continuously improve the efficiency and quality of BasiGo’s service.
  • Diligently records time spent, parts used and repairs and/or maintenance conducted on appropriate company form(s).
  • Commit to working safely based on OSHA and BasiGo standards to avoid personal injuries.
  • Maintains a safe, clean, productive and efficient work area including ensuring the work area is in compliance with all relevant guidelines and requirements as well as BasiGo standards.
  • Any other reasonable duties as may be assigned

Our ideal candidate would have:

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years proven work experience as a high-quality mechanic for commercial/public service vehicles
  • Bsc in Mechanical Engineering, College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Hands-on experience in either electrical, mechanical, or other related field service experience; experience with electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
  • Strong technical capabilities
  • Able to work flexible hours (day and night shift)
  • Strong team player who is ready to collaborate and achieve the best result for the team!

Skills & Attitude

  • Enterprising, self-starter who is adaptable to the changing dynamics of a start-up business
  • Humility / Flexibility. This is an early stage  start-up company with a fast-paced environment. Job duties may evolve quickly.
  • Detail-oriented, resourceful, diligent, and able to operate independently with limited supervision (completing assigned work accurately and in a timely manner)
  • Good driving record demonstrating the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. 
  • Proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Physical and Environmental Demands include but not limited to the following: lifting, bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, sitting, standing, working from ladders, walking, working in extreme temperatures (cold/heat), confined quarters, excessive noise, and high voltage 

Electric Bus Technician 

You might like this job if:

  • You believe electric transportation is the future and want to make it a reality
  • You enjoy the operational challenges of introducing new reliable and sustainable power systems
  • You’re able to take a risk on something new, thrive in ambiguity, and can adapt to change
  • You want to create a cleaner, safer, and technologically advanced future for African cities.
  • You want to roll up your sleeve and get the job done

Roles & Responsibilities

Under direct supervision,

  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Electric buses in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations, statutory requirements and BasiGo policy and procedures.
  • Maintaining, repairing, and inspecting internal and external bus lighting systems, vehicle safety equipment, horn, windshield wipers, mirrors and lights
  • Repair motor and battery cooling system and components including replacing radiators, cooling fan, electric fan drive system components, thermostats, water pumps, belts and other related cooling system components.
  • Diagnoses and repairs automotive‐type electrical systems including the high-voltage battery system and electronic control system
  • Conduct brake system performance tests and diagnostics
  • Performs on‐board computer diagnostics and reports on defects and/or symptoms of impending failure 
  • Identification of recharge costs, complete required paperwork and advise the Supervisor 
  • Identifies and reports any additional maintenance and/or repairs found necessary in conducting assigned repairs and maintenance including repairs and maintenance required to be performed by Senior Engineers 
  • Records time spent, parts used and repairs and/or maintenance conducted on appropriate company systems
  • Commit to working safely based on OSHA and BasiGo standards to avoid personal injuries.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, productive and efficient work area including ensuring the work area is compliant with all relevant guidelines and requirements as well as BasiGo standards.
  • Any other reasonable duties as may be assigned

Our ideal candidate would have:

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years' of related work experience
  • Bsc in Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Systems; College Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent background in electric vehicle technology including charging systems, high-voltage battery systems, power electronics, and electric motors
  • Strong technical capabilities and an ability to learn new technologies and systems
  • Able to work flexible hours (night shift work is a must)
  • Hands-on experience in either electrical, mechanical, or other related field service experience;
  • Experience with electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
  • Strong team player who is ready to collaborate and achieve the best result for the team!

Skills & Attitude

  • Enterprising, self-starter who is adaptable to the changing dynamics of a start-up business
  • Detail-oriented, resourceful, diligent, and able to operate independently with limited supervision (completing assigned work accurately and in a timely manner
  • Good driving record demonstrating the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is required. 
  • Physical and Environmental Demands include but are not limited to the following: lifting, bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, sitting, standing, working from ladders, walking, working in extreme temperatures (cold/heat), confined quarters, excessive noise, and high voltage.

Fleet Operations Coordinator

You might like this job if:

  • You believe electric transportation is the future and want to make it a reality
  • You enjoy the operational challenges of introducing new reliable and sustainable power systems
  • You’re able to take a risk on something new, thrive in ambiguity, and can adapt to change
  • You want to create a cleaner, safer, and technologically advanced future for African cities.
  • You want to roll up your sleeve and get the job done

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

Under minimal supervision,

  • Develop cordial relationships with SACCO personnel especially those directly responsible for the E-Buses
  • Liaise with the service team and schedule a roster for E- bus scheduled and unscheduled service and maintenance
  • Effectively communicate and engage E-Bus drivers and conductors on any operational challenges
  • Manage and coordinate with the service lead on any roadside rescue operations or accident scenes  for BasiGo E-Buses
  • Ensure that all operations of charging, Daily checks, Bus cleaning, Receiving and dispatch are done in a timely and effective manner and any challenges/delays are accurately reported and captured on BasiGo platforms
  • Continuously monitor BasiGo E-Bus monitoring platforms for all entries and coordinate with the various heads for timely execution of these entries
  • Coordinate bus repositioning between different charging stations
  • Ensure availability of service van/truck to aid in operations
  • Ensure all operation actions/processes are well documented
  • Continuously monitor flow of operations and draw up an improvement plan of processes and procedures
  • Liaise with insurance on accident information and processing of claims
  • Any other reasonable duties as may be assigned.

Roles & Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

  •  Bachelor’s Degree in related field or 2-3 years of experience preferably in transport, logistics, engineering, economics, management, business administration. 
  • Proven working experience in Bus service operations will be an added advantage.
  • Ability to collate data and make presentations of the same
  • Strong technical capabilities and an ability to learn new technologies and systems.
  • Demonstrated organizational and planning skills
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills with good command of spoken English and Kiswahili.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Flexibility to work based on the demands of the business, which may require working shifts i.e evenings/nights or weekends.
  • Strong team player who is ready to collaborate and achieve the best result for the team!

Skills & Attitude

  • Enterprising, self-starter who is adaptable to the changing dynamics of a start-up business
  • Humility / Flexibility. This is an early stage  start-up company with a fast-paced environment. Job duties may evolve quickly.
  • Detail-oriented, resourceful, diligent, and able to operate independently with limited supervision (completing assigned work accurately and in a timely manner)
  • Good driving record demonstrating the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is required

Charging Station Attendant

Roles & Responsibilities:

Under minimal supervision,

  • Performs charging of Electric buses in accordance with charging guidelines, requirements and BasiGo policy and procedures.
  • Performs interior and exterior  Electric bus cleaning in accordance with BasiGo Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Performs minor basic inspections of Electric bus  internal and external bus lighting systems, vehicle safety equipment, horn, windshield wipers, mirrors and lights.
  • Reports on defects and/or symptoms of impending failure as identified through minor inspections or as reported by the drivers and conductors. 
  • Identifies and reports to the Operations Coordinator on any maintenance and/or repairs found necessary on the charging infrastructure and all BasiGo Assets.
  • Records bus check in/ check out and all other parameters including parts used and repairs and/or maintenance conducted on appropriate company form(s)
  • Commit to working safely based on OSHA and BasiGo standards to avoid personal injuries.
  • Maintains a safe, clean, productive and efficient work area including ensuring the work area is in compliance with all relevant guidelines and requirements as well as BasiGo standards.
  • Any other reasonable duties as may be assigned

Our ideal candidate would have:

Required Qualifications

  • Good academic record with basic knowledge and basic hands-on experience in electrical and mechanical machines or other related field service experience;
  • Proven working experience in Automotive operations will be an added advantage
  • Good interpersonal skills with good command of spoken English and Kiswahili
  • Flexibility to work based on the demands of the business, which may require working shifts i.e evenings/nights or weekends
  • Physical work – the role involves lots of physical work and movement so the suitable candidate must be physically fit
  • Strong team player who is ready to collaborate and achieve the best result for the team

Skills & Attitude

  • Enterprising, self-starter who is adaptable to the changing dynamics of a start-up business
  • Humility / Flexibility. This is an early stage  start-up company with a fast-paced environment. Job duties may evolve quickly.
  • Detail-oriented, resourceful, diligent, and able to operate independently with limited supervision (completing assigned work accurately and in a timely manner)
  • Good driving record demonstrating the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. 
  • Proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Physical and Environmental Demands include but not limited to the following: lifting, bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, sitting, standing, working from ladders, walking, working in extreme temperatures (cold/heat), confined quarters, excessive noise, and high voltage
Job Info
Job Category: Several Jobs in one Advert jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 08 November 2022
Duty Station: several locations
Posted: 24-10-2022
No of Jobs: 4
Start Publishing: 24-10-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 24-10-2066
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