Branch Trailer Mechanic

THE TRAILER BOYS

JOB DESCRIPTION - Branch Mechanic

Branch Mechanics are responsible for all technical aspect of the branch, which includes maintaining the trailers, as well as servicing customer trailers.

The Branch Mechanic reports to the Branch Manager and needs to be technically minded in order to carry out most of his important duties. The individual’s engagement with customers is of a minimum nature as all enquiries should be directed to the Branch Manager.

**1. RESPONSIBILITIES**
- REPAIR DEFECTIVE TRAILERS BY MAKING SURE ALL TRAILERS ARE FUNCTIONAL, ROAD WORTHY AND SAFE TO OPERATE,
- REGULARLY SERVICE ALL TRAILERS,
- ENSURING ALL THE TRAILERS ARE MAINTAINED.
- SERVICE CUSTOMER TRAILERS ON REQUEST,
- HITCHING AND UNHITCHING TRAILERS TO AND FROM CUSTOMER VEHICLES,
- CHECK TRAILERS FOR ANY DEFECTS OR DAMAGE ON RETURN BY THE CUSTOMER,
- TRAIN NEW BRANCH OPERATORS WHEN REQUIRED.
- ENSURE THE COMPANY TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT ARE ALWAYS IN WORKING ORDER AND CLEAN
- CARRY OUT A WEEKLY TOOLS INVENTORY CHECKS WITH THE ASSISTANT OR BRANCH MANAGER

**2. KEY SKILLS**
- HONEST,
- RELIABLE,
- ENTHUSIASTIC,
- PUNCTUAL,
- ATTENTION TO DETAIL,
- EXCELLENT VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS
- GOOD TEAM-WORKING SKILLS,
- GOOD TECHNICAL SKILLS - MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WITH POWER TOOLS, HAND TOOLS, PAINT, AND UNDERSTAND BASIC WIRING DIAGRAM

**Job Type**: Contract
Contract length: 3 months

**Salary**: R30.00 - R32.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Krugersdorp, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Language**:

- english (required)

Application Deadline: 2023/08/04