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 

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.

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

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