TRAFFIC
North West
Mechanic General Global Grade 08
Barloworld Equipment (Pty) Ltd
Job Description
Position outputs 
- Carry out scheduled and preventative maintenance and repairs as per OEM requirements.
- Systematic and efficiently troubleshoot and diagnose machine systems problems and carry out repairs on earthmoving equipment on customer sites.
- Compile accurate customer machine reports that include failure analysis, condition, service, Machine Inspection Reports (MIR's) and Technical Analysis reports (TA's).
- Maintain professional image when representing BWE.
- Work on specific customer sites as per customer requirements (Man on Hire) when required.
- Ensure complying to safe work practices when working on machines.
- Maintain and control Contamination Control Standards
- Responsible and control of own admin (labour booking, service reports, parts returns, expenses etc.)
- Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained (ISO standards)
- Qualified in relevant trade (e.g., Diesel Mechanic / Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic) NQF 3
- Minimum 7 years post qualification experience on earthmoving machines (Minimum 5 years Caterpillar experience)
- Caterpillar Machine specific technical knowledge and skills (Caterpillar Certification an advantage
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills
- Good technical report writing
- Good Computer Literacy (SIS, STW & ET) knowledge, Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Applicable fundamental product knowledge (Caterpillar).
- Advance trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
- Basic business and financial understanding
- Good health - meet Company and customer site compliance requirements.
- Have basis tools (BWE standard kit)
- Driver's licence - Code B
- Prepare to travel daily.
- Prepare to work away from home on short notice and undefine periods
- Understanding of OEM and supplier warranty systems, policies & procedures.
- Required to work on Various customer sites on an adhoc.
About This Role
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Salary Benchmark
R24,512/month
R17,001 to
R35,326/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Complex Problem Solving
Speaking
Common Technologies
AutoCAD 2024
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MicroStation CONNECT Edition
Microsoft PowerPoint 365
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Median Salary (ZAR)
R24,512/month