Our client, an Engineering company based in Kampala, Uganda is looking to hire a skilled Truck Mechanic to inspect and repair various types of trucks and diagnose issues to implement the proper solutions. You will be responsible for ensuring functionality and reliability of machines, engines, and mechanical systems. An excellent mechanic must have manual dexterity and great attention to detail. They must be able to work with various machines and tools as well as follow all safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on trucks, such as checking batteries and changing oil to ensure proper vehicle running.
• Inspect various parts of trucks, including brake systems, wheel bearings and steering mechanisms to ensure they are in the proper condition to operate effectively.
• Use different tools and equipment, such as pressure gauges, pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, screwdrivers, hoists, and jacks, to repair trucks while constantly utilizing safety precautions.
• Diagnose malfunctions in defective equipment by inspecting and testing using devises such as motor analyzers, handheld computers, and chassis charts to determine how to address problems.
• Test drive vehicles to ensure they are running properly and to find issues to determine what the solution will be.
• Replace parts, valves, bearings, and gears as needed and repair vehicle cooling and heating systems.
• Measure vehicle emissions to ensure they are in the proper limits.
• Ensure parts conform to factory specifications by inspecting and verifying clearances and dimensions.

Requirements

• Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical or Equivalent
• At least 10 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Hands on experience in Scania, Howo & other trucks is must.
• Must be able to lift heavy equipment and parts regularly.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Valid Passport.