Auto Electrician

SUMMARY:
This is an excellent position for a qualified Artisan withe experience working on heavy plant equipment with automotive electrics and hydraulics. The position reports directly to the Workshop Manager.

POSITION INFO:

CORE COMPENTENCIES

• To be determined and written into the individual training plan upon commencement.
• Basic skills in automotive electric’s and hydraulics.
• Computer literacy -ability to access and use computer and other required software programs.
• Time management skills.
• Good Communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Trade qualified auto electrician.
• MR, HR forklift licences.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Demonstrated level of motivation, productivity and safety.
• Good Level of literacy and numeracy.
• Knowledge of workshop procedures and automotive repairs.
• Contemporary Plant/fleet maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of the diverse range of plant, equipment and associated aspects applicable to workshop operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repair and maintenance to customer and owned plant and equipment, are carried out in a safe and efficient manner using methods and practices well established in the automotive repair trade.
• Installing new and repair all automotive wiring systems.
• Diagnosing, calibrating automotive electrical components via computer based software
• All items of plant leaving the workshop are safe and fit for operational purposes.
• Routine, scheduled, ad-hoc and breakdown, maintenance and repair work are carried out correctly and efficiently.
• Ensure that plant, equipment and other company assets maintained to a high operational standard.
• Automotive electrical repairs and maintenance are undertaken in a safe, timely and competent manner.
• Working relationships with other customers and staff are cooperative and effective.
• Record keeping is undertaken in an accurate and timely manner.
• Work is undertaken in a safe manner consistent with the company Occupational, Health and Safety policy.
• Effective and courteous standard of customer service.
• Undertake automotive electrical repairs to all aspects of customers and company plant and equipment, including diagnosis of problems, repairs and testing.
• Areas in which skills and knowledge are required are diesel and petrol engines, basic hydraulics, basic automotive electrical, transmissions and small petrol/two stroke engines.
• Works undertaken in a tradesman like manner.
• Maintain a clean and tidy personal work area and allocated field service vehicle.
• Utilisation of hand tools, welding/cutting equipment and all safety equipment when working with or near hazardous materials.
• Maintain a daily record of all work task and materials on a job card.
• Undertake operation of other plant or equipment where suitably licensed and experienced.
• Work under minimal supervision and where required.
• Other duties as required from time to time, as per direction.
• Encourage and support industrious, harmonious and team orientated work groups.
• Assist in the identification of training needs.
• Assist in coaching and training staff, including apprentices, trainees and casuals, to develop work skills and increase efficiency.
• Ensure correct accounting for labour, equipment and materials by maintaining accurate up-to-date records as required by management, time sheets, weekly work sheets, job cards etc… This may require the use of computer software to record and access information.
• Ensure equipment and materials required are procured from the store or external suppliers in accordance with the company purchasing policy and limits of delegation.
• Support and encourage continuous improvement in work practices.
• Ensure workgroups respond appropriately to customer and client requests.
• Ensure communication with staff and customers is at all times clear and courteous.
• Some out of hours work maybe required on a call out basis.
• Undertake other duties as required from time to time as directed.
• Observe and comply with all Health and safety policies and procedures within the company including all safe operating procedures or instructions.
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure personal safety and that of others is not put at risk through any act or omission in relation the above.
• Report any identified hazards, incidents including near misses or injuries which arise in the course of work, using the systems and/or documentation available for such reporting.
• Fulfil individual requirements to meet any documented WHS objectives arising from biannual performance and development reviews.
• Not endanger personal safety or that of others by undertaking work whilst under the influence of alcohol or a drug in breach of council’s drug and alcohol policy.
• Undertake WHS training where required, in order to perform duties.

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