Field Service Assistant Mechanic Fidelity Labour Consultants Limited

Position Title: Field Service Assistant Mechanic

Supervisor: Workshop Foreman

Basic Function:
To ensure the effective operation of the entire fleet of trucks in or transiting through Zambia by conducting mandatory and systematic services on every company truck and strive to reduce the number of breakdowns. To that effect, to effectively assist in attending to all and any breakdown trucks within borders and across Zambian border to ensure their quick recovery. The Field Service Assistant Mechanic reports directly to the Workshop Foreman and Workshop Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Carrying out systematic checks on trucks to avoid breakdowns and diagnose problems on trucks in order to avoid further deterioration;
2. Conducting routine general check-ups on the trucks that include preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil and coolant changes, tyre rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters and brake adjustments and any other necessary checks;
3. Make sure that all the trucks are worked on in time to contribute to faster turnaround times and function properly to reduce breakdowns;
4. Ensure all job cards are correctly signed for to show the works undertaken on each truck assigned to work on;
5. Assist on the replacement and work on gear boxes when required;
6. Conduct mechanical check-ups on horse and trailer;
7. To attend to different mechanical or electrical related problems that any truck may have whilst in transit;
8. To keep all assigned tools and toolbox in a good condition and to report any missing tools to the immediate supervisor;
9. To immediately report any accident or accident damage that may occur to the breakdown vehicle to immediate supervisor;
10. Ensure that the statutory requirements of road tax, fitness, Insurance etc are up-to date prior to the vehicle leaving the depot and any expired documents reported to your immediate supervisor so same are updated by relevant
11. Fully adhering and strictly complying with all HSE Manuals, Guidelines and Memos.
12. Any other duties as delegated by Management

Qualifications and Requirements:
1. Automotive Certificate Holder with 3-6 years’ experience, preferably in Transport and/or Logistics and/ in an international company
2. Age between 24-33
3. Thorough knowledge of and good understanding of FLD and freightliner Argosy trucks
4. Time availability (whenever needed to cover emergencies, including travel);
5. Driving License with driving experience
6. High levels of responsibility and accountability and good decision making skills
7. Diligent with strong attention to detail and a technical and analytical focus in order to minimise risk;
8. Results orientated with delivery capabilities and good time management skills that can work in fast paced environment;
9. PRO: DC/BA