Auto Electrician

The main purpose of the job is to provide diagnostic and fault-finding expertise for all auto-electrical work including advice to technicians where required.

Reporting: This position reports to the Team Leader.

Job Objectives:

• Fault tracing and diagnosis on Volvo Products.
• Apply knowledge and experience to interpret symptoms of “under performance” or failure of components.
• Follow directives provided in Workshop Manuals.
• Interpret Volvo manuals, specifications, directives and instructions.
  • Produce work of acceptable standards as per instructions/directives.
• Produce and maintain work of acceptable standard.
  • Follow repair and maintenance instructions and specifications provided in Manual and Service Literature.
  • Follow procedures/processes to ensure vehicles/components are presented to customers in acceptable condition.
• Provide comprehensive and accurate reports of diagnosis, assessment of component/part failures, observations, actions and recommendations.
  • Document observations, actions, recommendations and job cards and relevant service/information sheets.
• Follow Instructions from Management and supervisors concerning work allocated and produce and maintain work of a Volvo standard.
  • Carry out work allocated i.e. job cards.
  • Carry out the work allocated to the Volvo standard and specifications.
• On completion of the work completed the Job cards.
  • When completing the job cards the following will be looked at:
    • Complaint.
    • Cause.
    • Correction.
    • Complete QC documentation.
    • Complete servicing schedules.
    • Parts invoicing.
    • Vehicle standard times.
    • Complete the job cards in such a manner so as that the service advisor can interpret the information correctly.
    • Hours worked are reflection of the job card.
• Ensure house keeping is maintained to the Volvo standard and the management requirement.
  • All tooling is maintained.
  • Work area is as required by management and the Volvo prescription.
• Store the equipment as prescribed by management when mechanical repairs are required.
• When there is insufficient auto electrical work assist in mechanical repairs as when requested by the supervisor.
  • Adhere to ISO 9001 and Safety.
  • All process in your area of responsibility are following ISO standard.
  • Ensure the safety process are followed.
  • Ensure the Safety Act and Regulation is adhered to.

• Matric/N3.
• Qualified Auto Electrician.
• Health and safety training courses.
• 3 years in maintenance and repairs of commercial vehicles.
• Volvo Experience - required

• Ability to read all relevant measuring equipment.
• Must be willing to work standby and overtime.
• Knowledge/skills to effect correct repair work.
• Ability to apply correct interpretation of technical manuals and specifications in practice.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Must be in possession of a PRDP driver’s license.
• Computer literate.

Short listed candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent and indemnity declarations, to inter alia perform reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting process (if applicable to position) and any other checks deemed necessary.

Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage people with disability to apply.