ABOUT THIS ROLE:

BCM is recruiting Heavy Duty (HD) Mechanic who will be responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, overhauling, adjusting and maintaining heavy-duty mining, civil and construction equipment such as Dump Trucks, Tipper Trucks, Excavators, Dozers, Graders, Front-End Loaders, Backhoes, rollers etc.

 IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:
Health, Safety and Environment 

• Partake in in the development of safe and healthy workplace.
• Duty of care to ensure job tasks are carried out in safe and efficient manner

All employees are expected to work safely and comply with all health and safety procedures. You are to ensure that you take very good care of yourself in respect of your own health, safety and environment and to also ensure the safety of others who may be affected by your actions

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspecting trucks, cranes, bulldozers, and other heavy equipment for proper performance

Diagnosing faults using computerized testing equipment

Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on mining machinery

Write and maintain standard service reports after repairs are carried out 

Complete daily maintenance and repair logs. 

Communicate with shifts operators to be abreast with machine conditions to minimize equipment’s downtimes.

Maintains clean working area and secure work tools.

Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use. 

Any related duty assigned by Supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Site based.
• Working hours is 6 days a week, 12hours per day, 06:00am to 06:00pm daily
• Overtime rate shall be applied accordingly for hours in excess of 40 hours per week 

TRAINING, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE CHECKLIST

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.
• High School Diploma, MVTI certification or Mechanical Engineering or any equivalent. 
• Proven work experience as a diesel or heavy equipment mechanic
• Advanced skills (Journeyman level) required in one or more of the following areas: mechanical, hydraulic & pneumatic systems. 
• Extensive Knowledge in mining and construction equipment such as Dump trucks, Graders, Dozers, Excavators, Front End Loaders, Vibrators etc.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics. 
• Ability to work after-hours if required

Behavioural Attributes

Result oriented

Self-management

Kindly note the following:

Deadline for submission of applications is on Thursday, 16th February, 2023

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview

Also, all applicants should be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 with evidence (i.e., A COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate).