Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose;
Responsible for the operation of the workshop which services and repairs heavy commercial trucks .The incumbent receives general supervision and supervises a staff of skilled tradesmen and helpers. Supervision exercised is of an administrative as well as of a technical nature.

Tasks and Responsibilities
• Inspects, diagnoses, and locates mechanical difficulties in heavy vehicles in a variety of diesel-powered maintenance and reviews repairs and servicing work upon completion.
• Overhauls, repairs and adjusts engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches and heavy vehicle hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions in the heavy vehicles & machines and repair. Diagnoses problems, disassembles units, repairs or replaces parts, and reassembles units.
• Performs routine maintenances checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, belts, brakes, tires and clutches; changes filters and oil, and lubricates vehicles and motor driven equipments
• Maintains service logs and records of maintenance on heavy vehicle & machines, using fleet maintenance and management software
• Estimates needs and requests supplies, materials, tools and equipment. Keeps tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized and in good working condition
• Prepares work orders and cost materials estimates.
• Prepare list of parts to be stocked to support customer fleet
• To assist in training lower-level workers in mechanical repair techniques

Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor degree / Diploma in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering.
• 4 years experience in a similar role
• Technical Experience in Heavy commercial Trucks
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and the necessary safe precautions.
• Considerable skill in the use and operation of tools, machinery and related equipment of the trade.
• Ability to plan, lay out, direct and supervise the work of skilled tradesmen and other shop workers is of prime importance.
• Ability to make estimates of the cost of labour and materials and to arrange for procurement and supply.
• Ability to maintain stock records and prepare reports
All applications should be done on or before close of business 26th October 2021 on link below:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Work Hours: 8 48 Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: using the position as subject of email.
Interested and qualified? Go to Reeds Africa Consult on reedsafricaconsult.com https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/328005  to apply 



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