Auto Electrical Mechanic at Yalelo

Yalelo is seeking a highly a hands-on Auto Electrical Mechanic with extensive experience in Proactive & Corrective Maintenance.

Location: The role will be primarily based at Yalelo in Siavonga but may require occasional travel to Lusaka.

Our Right Fit candidate will:

• Examine both trucks and cars based on scheduled / proactivemaintenance and table customer concerns on company units.
• Troubleshoot faults and repair or replace worn parts such as: spark plugs, wheel bearings, brake pads, fuel filters, and sensors etc on a wide range of units (Mercedes, Isuzu, Daf and Tata trucks), as well as light motor vehicles such as: Isuzu, Toyota and Ford.
• Carry out weekly inspections to ensure thorough examination of all units on at the Lusaka depot using detailed checklists.
• Carry out detailed mechanical and auto electrical trouble shooting of problems using computerized diagnostic equipment and common sense.
• Establish appropriate repair measures based on analysis, peer-to-peer examination, and past experience.
• Perform repairs thoroughly and accurately on diesel and petrol engines, taking into account original repair strategy and customer specifications OTIF.

Our Auto Electric Mechanic should have:

• A qualification in Auto Electrical Mechanics or completion of a post-secondary program in the same field
• Industry Experience: At least three (3) years’ work experience in a maintenance environment
• Experience with electronic systems maintenance and repair
• Experience in engine OVERHAUL on both petrol and diesel engines.
• Basic computer skills
• Strong verbal communication skills –Our mechanic is expected to communicate repair works/information to the customer, other mechanics as well as the departmental manager.

Competencies:

• High Critical thinking skills
• Exceptional Troubleshooting skills
• Mechanically and analytically minded
• Physical strength and stamina.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team-based environment.
• Ability to work a schedule outside business hours and/or flexible shifts.
• Be able to work in a team.
• Be detail-oriented and meticulous.

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