Mechanic General x2 Global Grade 08

Key Output

• Carry out scheduled services, maintenance, and repairs (Disassemble, inspect and assemble) on Earthmoving Equipment on customer sites or at Barloworld Equipment sites.

• Carry out Machine Inspections and Technical Analysis (TA’s) on machines or components, compile accurate reports with recommendations to the customers.

• Efficiently trouble shoot and diagnose machine systems and carry out repairs to ensure optimal utilization and availability of machines.

• Maintain professional image when representing Barloworld Equipment

• Maintain and work according to BWE Contamination Standards

• Ensure that the ultimate quality standards are maintained on the work performed according to OEM standards.

• Control own admin (labour booking, service reports, part returns, expenses etc.)

• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained

• Ensure safe work practice

Qualification, Experience and Competencies

• Matric/ Grade 12

• Qualified in relevant trade, red seal (e.g. Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic/ Diesel Mechanic)

• Minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience on Caterpillar machines.

• Machine specific technical knowledge and skills on Caterpillar Equipment systems.

• Good understanding of operation systems on Caterpillar equipment.

• Must be able to read and understand Caterpillar equipment system schematics.

• Sound interpersonal and communication skills

• Good technical report writing

• Basic business and financial understanding

• Computer Literacy (SIS, STW and ET) knowledge

• Good trouble shooting and problem-solving skills

• Applicable product knowledge

• Drivers licence – Code B

• Understanding of supplier warranty systems, policies and procedures

• Knowledge of ISO Quality systems

• Knowledge and implementation of Contamination Control principles

• Understanding of supplier warranty systems, policies and procedures

• Knowledge of ISO Quality systems

• Knowledge and implementation of Contamination Control principles