Johannesburg: Auto Electrician posted by SA Metal

• The Truck Workshop department currently requires a detail orientated, process-driven, dedicated individual in the team. This position requires someone who is able to work in a fast paced, demanding and pressurized environment.

  Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Install new electronic components on vehicles.
  • Diagnose problems with the electronic components in vehicles.
  • Maintain and repair electronic components.
  • Utilize a wide variety of tools to repair parts as efficiently as possible.
  • Test and repair starters, alternators and charging systems.
  • Operate all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
  • Repair and replace defective wiring.
  • Faultfinding of Electrical system by visual inspection and use of testing equipment such as Multi meters and battery load testers.
  • Maintain a clean working environment.
  • Complete job reports and process paperwork.
  • Repairs for COF`s.
  • Quality control.
  • Attend to breakdowns.
  • Repair of gear selection systems on International, Volvo and UD trucks.
  • Troubleshooting machine breakdowns.
  • Do planned and unplanned maintenance on machines.

  Applicants must have the following qualifying criteria:

  • A Red Seal Auto Electrician Qualification.
  • Minimum of 5 years post qualification working experience.
  • Experience on CMMS system.
  • Ability to demonstrate professionalism in the workplace at all times.
  • Strong problem solving skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of modern vehicular electrical systems.
  • Experience on Trucks and earth moving machinery.
  • Ability to work in challenging conditions.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to communicate on all levels.
  • Ability to operate electrical diagnostic equipment.
  • Be deadline driven.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team.
  • Have a valid code C1 drivers license and own reliable motor vehicle.

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorized to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.