OTR Repair TechnicianBridgestone

Qualifications & Experience: 

Essential:

• Grade 12 National Certificate
• A valid and appropriate light vehicle driver’s licence (South African Code 08)
• Good communication skills and customer service skills
• Ability to work for extended hours and physically fit
• Sound understanding of the working mechanism of the tools or the machinery they are handling
• Look after the maintenance of the equipment
• Expert written communication skills, good supervisory skills and ability to pay attention to the details
• Three years of Earthmover tyre fitting experience
• Must have an excellent safety record and a strong commitment to safety

Preferred:

• OTR service training and certifications
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and
  maintenance.
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Ability to recognize and used a variety of tools, including but not limited to
  power tools, and heavy-duty tyre service equipment.

Responsibilities:

• The following is a general list of tasks that a person in this position is required to perform.
• The Company may add to or vary these duties from time to time provided the variation is reasonable having regard to the Employee’s skills, competence and training.
• Comply with Otraco Management System (OMS) policies, procedures and instructions
• Perform inspections and determine if tyres should be scrapped, repaired or remain in service
• Mount and strip any type of tyre and wheel/rim assembly according to procedures
• Repair tyres and tubes according to procedures
• Operate machinery and equipment according to procedures
• Present himself in a condition fit to perform his duties,
• All aspects of repair shop work required by the customer
• Ensuring that all equipment is maintained and in good working order by
• conducting daily maintenance checks and coordinating repair work as required
• Ensure that all work is completed in a safe and efficient manner as per the job priorities outlined by the customer.
• Providing timely and accurate documentation of service work performed.
• This will include a weekly inventory count.

Safety:

• Ensure that all personnel work safely and follow Occupational Health and safety Procedures
• Ensure that all personnel comply with site “lock out” / “tag out” procedures
• Investigate hazards, unsafe work conditions and equipment reported and take action to eliminate or reduce the risk to acceptable levels
• Investigate and report all incidents and injuries according to procedures
• Comply with applicable instructions documented in the OMS Safety Plan
• Use and maintain Person Protective Equipment according to procedures
• Perform equipment pre-start checks according to procedures