Position: MECHANIC.
Deadline: 15 Aug 2022.
Date posted: 01 Aug 2022.
Location:Dar es Salaam.
Description:
Job Profile
We are looking for an experienced Mechanic to
repair and maintain different types of vehicles, such as construction
requirement, Trucks, vans, cars and motorcycles. The ideal candidate will perform restorative and
preventative work on gears, brakes, engine, air conditioning, security
features, fuel pump, etc. He/ She will test new vehicles to find faults and
carry out routine servicing of cars, and be responsible for ensuring functionality and
reliability of machines, engines and mechanical systems.
Detailed Duties & Responsibilities
- Build
and assemble machines or mechanical components according to requirements
- Inspect machines, engines,
transmissions etc. and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues
- Conduct repairs aiming for maximum
reliability
- Troubleshoot reported problems and
resolve them in a timely manner
- Perform thorough maintenance on
machinery, equipment and systems
- Clean and apply lubricants to
machinery components
- Replenish fluids and components of
engines and machinery
- Provide consultation on correct
maintenance and preventative measures to machine or vehicle users
- Undertake other duties as assigned
(e.g. repair of hydraulic systems, painting vehicles etc.)
- Keep logs of work and report on issues
Requirements
- High school diploma is preferred; Certification from a vocational school or completion of apprenticeship.
- Valid certification (e.g. Automotive Service Excellence) is preferred
- Proven experience as Mechanic in construction sector
- Excellent knowledge of machinery and hydraulic, electrical and
other systems and their components
- Aptitude in using various hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers etc.)
and precision measurement tools (e.g. caliper)
- Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read
instruction, blueprints etc.
- A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines
- Very good communication skills
- A problem-solving ability
- Very good physical strength and stamina
Competencies
- Ability to
diagnose a problem
- Ability to
solve the problem
- Excellent
understanding of all types of engines both manual and automatic
- Team player
- Mechanical
and technical know how
- Attention to
detail
- Customer
service