Job Title: Truck Mechanic
Organisation: IMK Consultants
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
IMK Business Consultants (IMK) is a Business management consulting firm offering practical and feasible business solutions.
Our client in waste management is looking for Truck Mechanic. Here below is the JD.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform routine maintenance on trucks, such as checking batteries and changing oil to ensure proper vehicle running
- Inspect various parts of trucks, including brake systems, wheel bearings and steering mechanisms to ensure they are in the proper condition to operate effectively
- Use different tools and equipment, such as pressure gauges, pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, screwdrivers, hoists and jacks, to repair trucks while constantly utilizing safety precautions
- Diagnose malfunctions in defective equipment by inspecting and testing using devises such as motor analyzers, handheld computers and chassis charts to determine how to address problems
- Test drive vehicles to ensure they are running properly and to find issues to determine what the solution will be
- Replace parts, valves, bearings and gears as needed and repair vehicle cooling and heating systems
- Measure vehicle emissions to ensure they are in the proper limits
- Ensure parts conform to factory specifications by inspecting and verifying clearances and dimensions
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to lift heavy equipment and parts regularly
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must be comfortable with working in awkward positions or cramped spaces
Desired:
- Technical certification or degree
- Experience working with diagnostic computers
- Previous experience as a diesel mechanic
How to Apply:
Send your CV PLUS academic credentials to an email here below.
Email to: [email protected]
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