TRAFFIC Western Cape

Mechanic General Global Grade 08

Barloworld Equipment (Pty) Ltd

Job Description

Key Outputs
  • Carry out Scheduled services, maintenance, and repairs on Earthmoving Equipment on customer sites or at Barloworld Equipment sites.
  • Carry out Machine Inspections and Technical Analysis (TA's) on machines or components, compile accurate reports with recommendations to the customers.
  • Efficiently troubleshoot and diagnose machine systems and carry out repairs to ensure optimal utilization and availability of machines.
  • Maintain professional image when representing Barloworld Equipment.
  • Ensure safe work practice.
  • Maintain and work according to BWE Contamination Standards.
  • Ensure that the ultimate quality standards are maintained on the work performed according to OEM standards.
  • Control own admin (labour booking, service reports, part returns, expenses etc.).
  • Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistent and accurately maintained.
Qualification, Experience and Competencies
  • Grade 12
  • Qualified in relevant trade certificate - red seal (e.g. Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic).
  • Minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience on Caterpillar machines.
  • Machine specific technical knowledge and skills on Caterpillar Equipment systems.
  • Good understanding of operation systems on Caterpillar equipment.
  • Must be able to read and understand Caterpillar equipment system schematics (Electrical and Hydraulics).
  • Sound interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good technical report writing.
  • Basic business and financial understanding.
  • Good command of Caterpillar SIS+ET.
  • Good trouble shooting and problem-solving skills on Caterpillar machines.
  • Applicable product knowledge.
  • Good computer skills (Microsoft Office).

About This Role

Career insights for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians positions

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 Revit 2024 MicroStation CONNECT Edition Microsoft PowerPoint 365 ANSYS Mechanical 2024 Various modern FEA packages (ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL) Adams 2024 Mastercam 2024