Trailer Technician

SUMMARY:
Our client based in Phoenix Durban requires the service of a Trailer Technician.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements

• Must have grade 12
• Trailer technician by knowledge and experience with at least 5-year experience
• Focus on details and quality of work on trailers
• Own transport
• Must be able to weld on trailers and welders will be preference
• Mechanical and air related experience on mechanical and air suspension included wewler suspensions.
• Mechanical experience on BPW Eco, Eco + and Eco2 and Hendred axles
• Two contactable references and clear criminal record
• Valid driver licence (EB License)

Skills and Knowledge

• Must have the ability to do maintenance and repairs to sideloader, Interlink and dry freight semi-trailers. As per manufacture service and maintenance recommendation and torque settings.
• Ensure trailer is roadworthy at all times and in a good working condition
• Ensure high quality of workmanship at all times.
• Do brake test after all brake overhauls.
• Check and inspection on all cross beams and floors with entry plates.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Must be prepared to work to predetermined goals and objectives
• Must be prepared to work shifts, public holidays and weekends
• Must be able to logical thinking and out of the box
• Attention to details.
• Knowledge of mechanical and air suspension including wewler suspensions.
• Ability to work safe
• Repair and rewiring of ABS Lock rings and sensors.
• Must be able to do and attend to breakdowns.
• Ensure the following minimum aspects is maintained and report on:
• Tyre inspection and pressures
• Check and report on wheel bearings
• Check and report on brake linings and wear
• Check and report on chassis cracks
• Check and report on suspension and rocker arms and bushes
• Check and report on all lights, interior and marker lights
• Condition report on side protection bars
• Repairs and replacement of ABS wiring and sensors
• Check and report on all air pipes and couplings
• Condition report on load boxes and floors
• Condition report on the overhaul on the trailer and company branding.

Interested candidates please forward cv to -force.co.za

 

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