MOTOR MECHANIC

 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

The activities, functions and areas of accountability for the job must be clearly defined here. Start each key task with a verb that describes what the employee must do.

Examples include develop, meet, organize, plan, arrange, supervise, communicate, review, prepare, manage, monitor, write, handle, evaluate, maintain, analyse and

implement. Minimum of five (5) task/responsibilities are required.

• Perform duties with little or no supervision and in a timely and efficient manner

• Maintain work area appearance and safety

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and servicing on petrol and diesel vehicles with manual or automatic transmissions.

• Use a diagnostic approach locate and repair faults, including the use of diagnostic equipment.

• Inspect, adjust and repair various components including but not limited to brakes, wheel alignment, suspensions, manual and automatic transmissions, engines and other mechanical components. Where necessary disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using recommended measuring procedures and tools.

• Identify warrantable repairs and document on repair order

• Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions.

• Follow documentation to ensure all procedures are adhered to.

• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

• Proficiency in the use of all tools of trade.

• Abide by the company rules and regulations

 

Education and Training

State the necessary level of education and qualifications and training required to perform the job. For example Bachelors Degree, diploma, examinations passed, registrations

and accreditation.

• Grade 10 and has tradesman certificate

 

Knowledge and Experience

Specific experience required. Specific knowledge required. For example knowledge and experience of software applications, equipment, job methods and tools, technical

processes, accounting principals, legislation and standards.

• 2 – 5 years experience in motor mechanic

 

Core Competencies

These are the skills and abilities required to successfully perform the key tasks. Competency examples include communication skills, planning and organizing ability, problem

analysis, problem solving, adaptability, the ability to delegate, stress tolerance, initiative, negotiation skills, persuasiveness and attention to detail.

• Basic electrical repair and welding

• Speak and understand english

 

Working Conditions

State any working conditions that the employee needs to be aware of such as working environment, hours of work and any special conditions such as high noise levels, shifts,

travel and overtime, travelling, driving etc.

• Tool box set, uniforms and safety boots