Trailer Mechanic Mobile Workshop (Cement Industry)
Obajana, Nigeria
Full-Time
To diagnose and carry out a detailed assessment of the Trailer’s mechanical fault as reported, assess the damage / defect and carry out necessary repairs of the truck.
Maintain work logs, repairs and mechanical maintenance records while monitoring inventory and order new parts when necessary.
Receives instruction from the Depot Manager as regards the details of faults reported by the driver.Communicate with the Truck Drivers to better understand their concerns, ask necessary questions for better understanding of the possible causes of the mechanical faults on the trailer reported.Determine parts requirements and tools needed to fix the trailers’ mechanical fault.
Effect necessary mechanical on the trailer to remedy the fault and return the truck to operational status.
Educate the driver on the causes and ways to avoid same through early detection before failure to prevent repeat occurrence.
Maintain work logs, repairs and mechanical maintenance records for documentation and audit purposes on the trailers.
Monitor inventory and maintain minimum requirement of essential parts based on repairs and usage history. Any other jobs assigned.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with other mechanics and electricians
Keep maintenance and repair logs
Use gauges and diagnostic tests to detect malfunctions
Requirements
Senior Secondary School Certificate, Trade Test Certificate with 5 Years working experience.
Proficiency in repairs on trailers, with adequate skills in air systems, electrical wiring / connection and mechanical repairs involving mainly leaf springs, wheel bearings and other general repairs.In-depth of knowledge of vehicle diagnostics equipment and Mechanical systems.
Strong attention to details with an aptitude for problem-solving.Certification from a vocational school or trade test is preferred
