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Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Career – Vehicle Maintenance Technician
Job Title: Vehicle Maintenance Technician
Organisation: Civil
Aviation Authority (CAA)
Aviation Authority (CAA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Vehicle
Maintenance Officer
Maintenance Officer
Job Ref: CAA/ADV/EXT/19/2013
About CAA:
Civil
Aviation Authority (CAA) is a corporate body responsible for the regulation of
Civil Aviation in Uganda. It manages Entebbe International Airport and 13 other
aerodromes upcountry. CAA carries out its work in conformity with International
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS).
Aviation Authority (CAA) is a corporate body responsible for the regulation of
Civil Aviation in Uganda. It manages Entebbe International Airport and 13 other
aerodromes upcountry. CAA carries out its work in conformity with International
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS).
Job Summary: The Vehicle Maintenance Technician will
conduct maintenance on plant and equipment auto-electrical systems for
vehicles, fire trucks, marine boats, generators and other related equipment
conduct maintenance on plant and equipment auto-electrical systems for
vehicles, fire trucks, marine boats, generators and other related equipment
Key Duties &
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
1.
Mechanical/Auto-Electrical maintenance and repairs:
Mechanical/Auto-Electrical maintenance and repairs:
- Carries
out routine maintenance of fire fighting and marine equipment for
servicing and repairs - Inspects
electrical components of vehicles, fire fighting and marine rescue
equipment and makes appropriate reports. - Carries
out unscheduled and emergency repairs to vehicles and equipment to ensure
adequate availability at all times. - Works
with computer-controlled engine management systems. - Services,
identifies and repairs faults on electronically controlled vehicle systems
such as electronic fuel injection, electronic ignition, anti-lock braking
system, cruise control, automatic transmission, airbags and air
conditioning. - Installs
electrical equipment such as gauges, lighting, alternators and starter
motors in vehicles. - Installs
electrically operated accessories such as radios, heating or demisting
equipment, air conditioners, driving lamps and anti-theft systems - Uses
meters, test instruments and circuit diagrams to find electrical faults. - Adjusts
engine control systems and timing to make sure vehicles are running at
peak performance. - Tests,
reconditions and replaces faulty alternators, starter motors and related
items such as voltage regulators and batteries. - Repairs
or replaces faulty ignition, electrical wiring, fuses, lamps and switches - Uses
hand tools, specialized electrical tools, instruments and machines,
including drills, grinders, presses and lathes. - Solders
or welds when repairing electrical parts. - Installs,
repairs and services air conditioning systems in vehicles. - Checks
and tests wiring parts in older vehicles using portable instruments (non
electronic vehicles)
Qualifications, Skills
& Experience:
& Experience:
- The applicant should possess a good Ordinary Diploma in Electrical
Engineering (Automotive) from a recognized training institution. - At
least three years relevant working experience as Auto Electrician. - Technician
membership of the Uganda Institute of Professional Engineers will be an
added advantage. - Knowledge
in Mechanical engineering and hydraulic systems is an added advantage. - Computer
literacy skills - Prior
work experience on diagnostic equipment with excellent problem solving and
fault finding skills - Possess
good eyesight, color vision and good hand-eye coordination. - Ability
to approach work in a systematic and thorough way and to keep up to date
with technological changes. - Excellent
team ethics.
How to Apply:
All
hand-written applications
with detailed CV and copies of academic certificates and transcripts with the
Job reference number clearly marked the top left hand corner of the envelope
should be sent to the address below; The
Director Human Resource and Administration Civil Aviation Authority, P .O. Box
5536, Kampala, Uganda.
hand-written applications
with detailed CV and copies of academic certificates and transcripts with the
Job reference number clearly marked the top left hand corner of the envelope
should be sent to the address below; The
Director Human Resource and Administration Civil Aviation Authority, P .O. Box
5536, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 20th December,
2013 by 5:00p.m.
2013 by 5:00p.m.
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