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  • Posted: May 26, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • BasiGo is an e-mobility start-up looking to revolutionize the public transportation sector by providing public transport bus owners with a cost-effective electric alternative to diesel. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, our team is strategically composed of seasoned entrepreneurs who have spent over a decade working and innovating within electric vehicle t...
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    Electric Bus Junior Mechanic

    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:

    • College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/ Automotive 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 and attitude

    • Enterprising, self-starter who is adaptable to the changing needs of a start-up business.
    • Detail-oriented, resourceful, diligent, and able to operate independently with limited supervision
    • Demonstrated ability to learn new automotive technologies and systems.
    • General knowledge of charging, automotive, and/or vehicle systems
    • Good driving record demonstrating the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is required.  
    • 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

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    Electric Bus Junior Technician

    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:

    • College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/ Automotive 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 and attitude

    • Enterprising, self-starter who is adaptable to the changing needs of a start-up business.
    • Detail-oriented, resourceful, diligent, and able to operate independently with limited supervision
    • Demonstrated ability to learn new automotive technologies and systems.
    • General knowledge of charging, automotive, and/or vehicle systems
    • Good driving record demonstrating the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is required.  
    • 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

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