Truck Yard Maintenance Assistant - Cape Town, South Africa - Wasteplan

Description

Job Summary
Daily inspections of fleet and attending to minor repairs and preventative maintenance including greasing of vehicles, undercarriage inspections, structural and hydraulic maintenance, electrical inspection and general uphold of presentation of the fleet.

Responsibilities

Mechanical work on vehicles (trucks and trailers)

• Check vehicle oil and water and ensure there are no leaks
• Check breaks, wiper etc.
• Do all round spot check on vehicles
• Check wheel bearings
• Check tyre conditions
• Attend to minor repairs after hours
• Keeping the vehicle safe and roadworthy
• Routine fleet inspection
• Roadworthy repairs and recordkeeping

Electrical work

• Make sure all electrical components are in good working condition on all vehicles
• Check all the trailer plugs for damage and make sure all the lights are working correct
• Make sure the wiring on the trucks and trailers is in order
• Do all round spot checks on trailers
• Check trailer tyre conditions

Welding responsibilities

• Conduct repairs on all the vehicle cages
• Conduct repairs on all the trailers
• Repair all tow bars on trucks

Problem solving

• Resolve wiring problems on trucks and trailers
• Attend to problems on trucks and trailers to ensure that they are roadworthy and safe to go out on the road
• Report all problems that could not be solved on site to Senior Transport Controller

Admin skills

• Keep record of all work done on vehicles to ensure nobody damages the equipment on purpose
• Keep record on spares, etc. used for stock control purposes
• Report possible malicious damages to Senior Transport Controller in writing
• Listing required materials for maintenance
• Order new stock as needed
• Hand in weekly stock sheet
• Adhere to all reasonable instructions given by Transport Controllers

Tool, spares and equipment

• Check equipment daily and clean all equipment and tools before end of shift
• Make sure all tools and equipment is in working condition
• Make sure all tools and equipment is locked away safely before leaving the premises
• Report any damaged tools or equipment
• Perform daily equipment checks

Requirements

• Possession of a Code 14 valid drivers license
• Grade 12
• 3 years experience in a related field
• Mechanical certificate will be an advantage
• Electrical certificate will be an advantage

Employment will be implemented in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.
Only Applicants being considered for the role will be contacted.

Closing date: 17th May 2024
Should you wish to apply, please follow the online application process