ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A – C (DIESEL MECHANICAL)

Job Overview

The Department of Water and Sanitation seeks an Artisan Production Grade A – C (Diesel Mechanical) in Worcester, Western Cape. Responsibilities include servicing, repairing, installing, and maintaining construction and water control equipment on dams and water networks. Requirements include a Diesel Mechanical Trade Test Certificate, a valid code EB driver's licence, knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and technical communication skills. Standby, overtime, and travel to remote areas will be required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An Appropriate Diesel Mechanical Trade Test Certificate.
• A valid unexpired code EB driver’s license.
• Willing to perform production work, standby and overtime when required.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Strong technical communication skills in English, coupled with sound technical report-writing abilities.
• Knowledge in computer aided technical applications.
• The ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings will be an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience regarding compliance to the Occupational Health and Safety Act in workshop and site environment is essential.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Render maintenance for mechanical oriented functions such as service, repair, install and maintain construction equipment, water control equipment and related infrastructure as typically found on dams and water distribution networks.
• Conduct routine inspections of visible, operational and safety defects, plan repairs and report defects to Supervisor.
• Ensure services are carried out timeously and coordinate maintenance and repairs through existing contracts.
• Function in strict accordance with applicable legislative and safety requirements.
• Record daily trips, fuel consumption and logbooks for both vehicles and machinery as well as service logbooks of installed equipment.
• Ensure that equipment and immediate work areas are kept clean and well-maintained and good housekeeping is practiced when on site.
• Assist the various maintenance teams as needed with day-to-day maintenance, repairs and construction work.
• Manage, mentor, and evaluate staff performance on an ongoing basis.
• Travel to remote areas and overnight away from home on a regular basis.
• Perform standby and occasional overtime work, including weekends and public holidays when expected.

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