Johannesburg: Auto Electrician

Auto Electrician Vacancy Location: JHB – Eastern Suburbs Reporting to: Operations Manager Seniority Level: Mid Career (2 – 4 yrs exp) Type: Contractor Duties and Responsibilities: Install new electronic components on vehicles, trucks, and plant equipment Fault-finding and Diagnose problems with electronic components in vehicles, trucks, and plant equipment Maintain and repair electronic components Utilize a wide variety of tools to diagnose, maintain, and repair parts efficiently Test and repair starters, alternators and charging systems, lights, indicators, break lights, and trailer plugs Operate all tools and equipment safely, in compliance with health and safety standards Fault finding of electrical systems through visual inspection and relevant tools Maintain a clean working environment and work without supervision Attend to breakdowns on all sites Manual inspection of control modules and connectors Repairing ABS/EBS wiring faults, immobilizer wiring, and ignition systems Understanding 12V/24V systems on trucks, shorts, open circuits, and bad earths Fixing trailer electrical systems, testing charging systems manually Planned and unplanned maintenance schedules, hand testing switches, relays, and accessories Ability to read wiring diagrams and install extra electrical accessories traditionally QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Qualified Auto Electrical Trade Certificate (Red Seal) is advantageous National Diploma or relevant qualifications Prior experience of 3-5 years within the relevant industry and advanced knowledge of modern vehicle electrical systems Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills Experience with MANN truck brand Valid driver’s license in order to travel within East rand area to company sites Ability and valid license to operate plant machinery, trucks and vehicles Ability to work as a team member Ability to work without supervision Excellent Health and Safety awareness and knowledge to ensure compliance Competency and awareness of use of all required tools Computer literacy Valid Medical Certificate, or medically fit in order to obtain such a certificate