Mechanic at Reeds Africa Consult

Our client providing trucking services across East Africa is looking to hire a Mechanic for big trucks.

Work Station: Nairobi

JOB PURPOSE:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for carrying out mechanical repairs; routine vehicle servicing; wheel alignment & balancing and cleaning and maintaining the working area, workshop tools and equipment.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform general maintenance works, repairing and maintaining motor vehicles.
• Major and minor repairs
• Preventive maintenance of vehicles
• Installation and replacement of faulty parts
• Keeping equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.
• Maintaining vehicle functional by conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage.
• Making work orders and material requests for vehicles
• Carrying out other mechanical duties

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Government Grade Test 3 or equivalent Certificate or  Diploma
• At least 3 years’ experience as a big trucks  mechanic
• Experience in motor vehicle repair
• Technical knowledge
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to use a range of tools
• Ability to work methodically, paying attention to details
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions