Diesel Technician - UD Pretoria East at Motus Holdings Limited

The responsibilities of a Technician include the following tasks:

• To carry out diagnostic work and support mechanics as instructed by the Foreman
• To provide advice and support to mechanics on technical matters
• To carry out fault diagnosis to aid and speed vehicle servicing
• To ensure diagnostic equipment is used for vehicle examinations
• To take steps to ensure servicing of vehicle, remains within the targeted percentages of the manufacturers' time
• To ensure standards maintained with vehicle care and safety whilst performing functions
• To ensure vehicles are returned to the customer after service in a neat and clean condition
• Ensure diagnosis leads to most cost-effective and accurate remedy to fault or customer complaint
• To recommend purchase of capital equipment

Admin functions:

• To complete forms and documentation included in the company's service routine
• To draft and prepare any reports required
• Ensure effective communication with staff, across departments, with customers and service providers
• Willingness to participate in marketing campaigns when required for the furtherance of the business.
• IMPORTANT – Standby and the responsibility thereto is a compulsory function of this position and no relaxation on this will be accepted. 

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum requirement:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working as a Diesel Technician on commercial vehicles.
• Qualified Diesel Technician
• Valid driver’s licence
• UD Truck Experience advantageous

Skills and Personal Attributes

Minimum requirement:

• Mechanical insight and expertise
• Problem solving and commercial vehicle fault finding skills.
• Mental alertness
• Have sound English communication and writing skills to accurately record findings and work on job cards.
• Meticulous
• Customer orientated
• Team player and Interpersonal competence
• Decision making and action orientated.