Auto Electrician / Field Service Technician

SUMMARY:
Leading and well known earthmoving equipment company based on the East Rand requires an experienced Field Service Technician. The applicant must have experience with hydraulic, engines and basic electrics.  Must be able to read schematics.

POSITION INFO:
Grade 12/NQF 4
Candidate must be a Trade Tested Auto Electrician or Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic with good electrical knowledge.
First preference will go to Auto Electricians
4-5 years’ experience post apprenticeship

Reporting to the Technical Support Manager, the Field Service Technician performs tasks in the electrical and mechanical field including Maintenance, Servicing, Component change out, Repairs, Rebuilds and Troubleshooting on Earthmoving equipment.

Duties:-

You will facilitate efficient technical, engineering and after-sales service to customers
Diagnoses, overhauls, repairs, tunes, maintains and service diesel powered Earthmoving equipment and machinery in the field as well as in the workshop.
Prepare and submit detailed field reports
Maintain professional customer relationships
Detects electrical and mechanical faults by using specialized tooling and equipment
Repairs and maintains electrical, hydraulic and mechanical components and systems of diesel-powered equipment including attachments.
Follows work assignments received in the form of general oral or written work instructions
Determines the extent of the needed repair and determines the nature thereof and implement
Perform checks and services on a regular basis and detects possible faults and flaws on affected equipment
Repairs and/or replaces and fit new sections or new parts.
Improvises necessary solutions as and when needed.
Travels from one site to another often in remote areas and at unusual work hours.
Works with specialized equipment in order to perform daily duty requirement.
Adheres to all health and safety legislation.

Must have knowledge of Microsoft office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Good written and verbal communication skills in English
Candidate must have experience working with Earthmoving machines that require programming, automation, etc.
EMT industry experience

The applicant must have experience with hydraulic, engines and basic electrics
Must be able to read schematics
Industry – Mining, Construction, supply and a service management industry would be an added advantage
The position is based on the East Rand
Candidate will be required to travel within South Africa
Must have a valid passport and a valid driver’s license is essential

Facilitates efficient technical, engineering and after-sales service to customers.
Diagnoses, overhauls, repairs, tunes, maintains and service diesel powered Earthmoving
equipment and machinery in the field as well as in the workshop.
Prepares and submits detailed field reports.
Maintain professional customer relationships