Cargo Commercial Vehicles Germiston currently holds two vacancies for Apprentice: Level 3 doing Diesel Trade.Reporting to the Manager: Service , the primary purpose of this position is to repair Trucks and Buses according to dealer/distributor's standards and specifications in the most productive way.
Position Overview
The apprenticeship program provides opportunities for candidates to gain a qualification and experience within the diesel mechanic trade… We are looking for a dedicated mechanic apprentice to join our team. The responsibilities of the mechanic apprentice include inspecting vehicles, performing basic repairs and other duties given. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Cargo Motors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates.
Applications should be accompanied by an up-to-date CV indicating achievements, knowledge, skills and qualifications.
All applications must be processed via https://motus.erecruit.co/ by no later than 23 October 2024. Please note that candidates not contacted by the 18 November 2024 must consider their applications as unsuccessful.
Specific Role Responsibilities
Carry out fault diagnosis to aid and speed vehicle servicing.
Ensure diagnostic equipment is used in vehicle examinations.
Ensure DCSA procedures and policies are carried out during repairs and printouts kept.
Ensure faults are accurately diagnosed to customers’ satisfaction.
Discuss matter with Service Advisors as required and provide lucid explanations.
Co-Operate in vehicle care and safety whilst dealing with vehicles.
Ensure that comebacks are limited to minimum.
Attend to breakdown calls as and when required.
Ensure vehicles are returned to customer after service in neat, clean condition.
All parts to be signed for at parts department and used on relevant vehicle.
Unused parts to be returned to parts department.
Ensure diagnosis leads to most cost-effective and accurate remedy to fault or customer complaint.
Give advice or use techniques which ensure quality but safe time.
Provide a fault finding and systems diagnostic service on motor vehicles to aid and speed the work of mechanics.
Complete forms and documentation included in the company’s service routine.
Draft and prepare any reports required.
Make suggestions and give advice regarding any special promotional campaign and take part in campaign.
Ensure that overalls and work area is kept clean and tidy at all times.
Job Cards to be complete in full handed to service advisor as soon as vehicle is repaired and repair clocking carried out correctly.
Attend training courses provided by Daimler and Cargo Motors.
Assist with other reasonable requested duties as and when required.
To provide a technical and diagnostic service within the service department.
To utilize modern diagnostic equipment to maximum in effecting vehicle service and to interpret findings.
To discuss service detail with customer as required.
To accomplish servicing of electric equipment as required.
Qualifications and Experience
NQF Level 4 (Grade 12 or equivalent) – Maths and Physical Science
N2 – Engineering Science, Technical Drawing, Maths, Diesel Trade Theory
Level 3 Apprentice exam results from MTA OR TVET College
Drivers License
Skills and Personal Attributes
Good Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Ability to operate under pressure and in a team environment