OB DETAILS:

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics to work mostly with our Cross Boarder Trucks (Shacman). Must be based in Kitwe, Kalulushi, Mufurila and Chingola.

Job Purpose:

To inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy-duty diesel-powered trucks, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine servicing, maintenance, and repairs on underground heavy-duty diesel trucks and compressors etc).
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults using diagnostic tools and manuals.
• Repair and overhaul engines, transmissions, braking systems, steering, and suspension components.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic systems including pumps, valves, hoses, and cylinders.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections in accordance with maintenance schedules.
• Ensure compliance with underground safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Complete job cards, maintenance reports, and service records accurately.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns on the road environments in a timely manner.
• Work closely with operations teams to reduce equipment downtime.
• Ensure proper use and care of tools, equipment, and workshop facilities.
• Identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in commissioning new or rebuilt equipment when required

Qualifications & Experience:

• Full Grade Twelve (Grade 12) Certificate.
• Trade Certificate in Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working on heavy-duty diesel equipment, preferably Trucks (Shacman).
• Experience inTransport and Logistics operations is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic auto-electrical systems(indicate machines worked on).
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.

• Perform routine servicing, maintenance, and repairs on underground heavy-duty diesel trucks and compressors etc).
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults using diagnostic tools and manuals.
• Repair and overhaul engines, transmissions, braking systems, steering, and suspension components.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic systems including pumps, valves, hoses, and cylinders.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections in accordance with maintenance schedules.
• Ensure compliance with underground safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Complete job cards, maintenance reports, and service records accurately.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns on the road environments in a timely manner.
• Work closely with operations teams to reduce equipment downtime.
• Ensure proper use and care of tools, equipment, and workshop facilities.
• Identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in commissioning new or rebuilt equipment when required

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic auto-electrical systems(indicate machines worked on).

• Full Grade Twelve (Grade 12) Certificate.
• Trade Certificate in Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics or equivalent.