Barloworld Equipment provides total solutions in earthmoving equipment, materials handling and power systems and related equipment in 10 countries in Southern Africa. As the appointed Caterpillar dealer in the region, Barloworld Equipment supplies equipment, parts and service to customers in the mining, construction, handling, agricultural and energy industries.

Barloworld Equipment Zambia Limited is looking for a suitably qualified individuals to fill the positions below:

HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPAIR / AUTO ELECTRICIAN

Applicants suitably qualified based on the requirements stated below are invited to apply for the positions.

Job Purpose

Perform planned and breakdown repairs, services, and maintenance on earthmoving equipment and components, to supplier standards and customer requirements.

Key Outputs include but are not limited to:

• Quickly and efficiently diagnose machine systems and carry out repairs, services, and maintenance on earthmoving equipment on customer sites or at the BWE site.
• Compile accurate customer machine analysis and reports, including Machine Inspection Reports (MIRs) and Technical Analysis Reports (TAs).
• Maintain a professional image when representing BWE.
• Ensure safe work practices.
• Control contamination.
• Handle own administration (e.g., labor booking, service reports, part returns, expenses).
• Consistently ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are accurately maintained.

Candidate Requirements

• Full Grade 12 certificate.
• Qualified in a relevant trade with an Advanced Technician Certificate/Diploma (e.g., Heavy Equipment Repair, Auto Electrician, or Diesel Mechanic).
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in mining, construction, or energy industries.
• A Millwright/Dual qualification will be an added advantage.
• Registered member of EIZ (Technician).
• Machine-specific technical knowledge and skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid Silicosis certificate.

Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Machine-specific technical knowledge and skills.
• Good technical report writing.
• Basic business and financial understanding.
• Some computer literacy (e.g., SIS, STW, and ET knowledge).
• Applicable product knowledge in PM, components, and machine systems.
• Failure analysis skills.
• Understanding of supplier warranty systems, policies, and procedures.

• Quickly and efficiently diagnose machine systems and carry out repairs, services, and maintenance on earthmoving equipment on customer sites or at the BWE site.
• Compile accurate customer machine analysis and reports, including Machine Inspection Reports (MIRs) and Technical Analysis Reports (TAs).
• Maintain a professional image when representing BWE.
• Ensure safe work practices.
• Control contamination.
• Handle own administration (e.g., labor booking, service reports, part returns, expenses).
• Consistently ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are accurately maintained.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Machine-specific technical knowledge and skills.
• Good technical report writing.
• Basic business and financial understanding.
• Some computer literacy (e.g., SIS, STW, and ET knowledge).
• Applicable product knowledge in PM, components, and machine systems.
• Failure analysis skills.
• Understanding of supplier warranty systems, policies, and procedures.

• Full Grade 12 certificate.
• Qualified in a relevant trade with an Advanced Technician Certificate/Diploma (e.g., Heavy Equipment Repair, Auto Electrician, or Diesel Mechanic).
• A Millwright/Dual qualification will be an added advantage.
• Registered member of EIZ (Technician).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid Silicosis certificate.