Heavy Equipment Mechanic

2 weeks ago


Durbanville, Western Cape, South Africa Roadmac Surfacing Cape (Pty) Ltd Full time R400 000 - R800 000 per year

This permanent position is based in Blackheath, Cape Town, and has a 3-month probation period.

Responsibilities

  • Enforce legal compliance with the MHSA in all maintenance activities and adhere to site safety standards and procedures
  • Identify and diagnose earthmoving machine defects and faults, and perform required repairs
  • Conduct preventative maintenance, major and daily services, and inspections in accordance with OEM and company standards
  • Compile machine condition reports, identify required repairs, and execute them timeously
  • Identify parts and part numbers using OEM manuals and/or systems
  • Apply a systematic approach to fault finding using machine schematics, workshop manuals, and parts manuals
  • Complete and submit all required site documentation accurately and on time
  • Apply quality control on all maintenance activities to ensure a minimum fleet availability of 85% and MTBF of at least 40 hours
  • Ensure maintenance work meets MHSA legal compliance standards
  • Report daily on maintenance activities, observations, hazards, and risks to the relevant supervisor
  • Provide mentorship and performance management for apprentices

Qualifications

  • N2 Qualification
  • Matric Certificate
  • Trade Certificate (Earthmoving/Diesel)
  • Minimum of 5 to 10 years post-trade experience in the earthmoving and/or mining industry
  • Proven track record with the required technical skillset
  • Good safety record
  • Must be honest and reliable
  • Must align with the culture and values of SPH
  • Strong administrative, financial, and budgeting skills
  • Willing to relocate and able to work unsupervised
  • Proficient in English and Afrikaans (read, write, and speak)
  • Valid Driver's Licence (Code 08)
  • No criminal record
  • Medically fit and healthy (able to pass a Mine Medical)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and management
  • Subject to the local community recruitment process

Required Skills

  • Experience and technical knowledge on the following equipment:
  • Chipspreaders
  • Milling Machines
  • Recyclers
  • Pavers
  • Rollers – Asphalt
  • Shuttle Buggy
  • All machines generally used in the constructing of roads – Graders / Excavators / Dozers / Earthworks Rollers / Trucks / etc.
  • Must have adequate knowledge of Hydraulic and electrical systems
  • Have the ability to weld – Gas and Arc

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