ARTISAN – MECHANIC LV (LIGHT VEHICLE)

Job Purpose:

The holder of this position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.

The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include;

• Carry out planned maintenance jobs as per OEM Standard and work order completion.
• Keep equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive

maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, and replacing filters and other repairs

• Maintain excellent customer relations through frequent communication.
• Prepare accurate service and repair reports in a timely manner.
• Comply with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards
• Demonstrate safe, environmentally sound and healthy work behaviours at all times.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems using provided Electronic Scanners/Diagnostic tools.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs.
• Repair and service all light vehicles, generators, welding machines and related equipment within the established standards.
• Performs any other reasonable duties, as instructed by the Supervisor.

Job Specific Competencies:

• Standby work required.
• Overtime when necessary.
• Doing shift work.
• Exposure to dust, heat and noise.
• PC Literacy.
• An understanding of the cultural and political environment.
• An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Valid Silicosis certificate.

Key Job Attributes:

• Problem Solving.
• Bold initiative.
• Thinking and working safety and safely
• Upholding quality
• Technical Skill.
• Driving quantity.
• Driving attendance.

Qualifications and Experience required:

The job will require knowledge, skills and experience in the following areas:

• Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate.
• Craft Certificate from recognised institution.
• A member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
• Valid Driver’s licence.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience as a qualified Artisan Light Vehicle