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Head Mechanic
Purpose of the Job
Purpose of the Job
The person selected to be the head mechanic is responsible to for maintaining mobile and stationary equipment in a safe and effective manner.
The individual will also manage a fleet of cars.
The individual reports to the director.
Key Duties and Responsibilities- Prioritize and assign work to mechanics working in a vehicle garage
- Maintain a preventative maintenance program for the vehicle fleet
- Ensure a complete inventory of required parts and materials are in stock in the garage and maintained
- Complete all assigned work orders, and record hours and materials used
- To report to the immediate supervisor issues and concerns impacting on the safety of the garage staff, vehicle staff, or student transportation
- Conduct safety checks and inspections as required. Maintain records of these inspections.
- Respond to any after hour emergencies as required
- Ensure a clean, safe work environment according to Board policies and procedures
- Maintain the safe operation of all equipment used in the vehicle garage
- Perform all mechanical duties as assigned
- Other related duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- Degree on Mechanical Engineering or any other equivalent
- Three or more years experience on this sector of mechanics
- Sound Mechanical Knowledge
- Knowledge on how to fix and repair a wide range of vehicles
Skills and Qualifications
- Ability to repair and maintain a wide range of mobile and stationary equipment
- Ability to operate required tools in a safe and responsible manner
- Client service and public relations skills
- Team building skills
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Decision making skills
- Effective verbal and listening communications skills
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruitment@odumont.com before end of 24th September, 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
