Workshop Manager Diesel Mechanic

Location:

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Posted:

February 14, 2022

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Resume:

ABIATHARH MLAUZI

Tel: +277******** E-mail: **************@*****.***

Personal Details

Contact details 659 Visarend Street Daleside Meyerton ■ Cell +277*-***-****

Languages English, Ndebele and Zulu

Nationality Zimbabwean ■ DOB 21/03/1983

Country experiences Zimbabwe; South Africa

Gender Male ■ Work Visa

Career Objectives

To become a household name in the Motor Mechanic industry

To hold a strategic position that will enhance my competences, experience, capabilities, skills and education

To gain adequate exposure to more challenging opportunities in order to fully develop my skills, knowledge and experience, and to be able to deliver new and different services and solutions to clients, business partners and the community as well as adding value to the organization inclined. Background Summary

Mature, dynamic, self-motivated and level of professional and personal integrity

Core competences in business skills, troubleshooting, external environment orientation, resource utilisation and ability to plan ahead and solve problems.

A team player with well-developed communication, interpersonal, negotiation skills and an ability to be flexible in demanding situations.

Time management skills, being able to meet deadlines.

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Able to relate with anyone at any level and as a team

A self-driven, hardworking, result oriented and clear focus on high quality work. Areas of expertise

-Engine overhauls

-transmission overhauls (gearboxes and diffs) and adjustments

-steel and air suspension systems of both trailers and horses

-steering systems

-Air brake service and overhauls

-basic automobile electrics( starting, charging, engine management systems and lighting)

-breakdown recovery, diagnosis with specialist equipment and troubleshooting Makes and Models worked on

Scania

Mercedes Axor, Actros,Atego

MAN M2000, F2000, TGA, TGS series

DAF LF,CF, XF

Scania R460 series,G460 series (to include XT ) G500 series International 9800I, celect plus, celect and non celect series Freightliner century, columbia, Sd series

Cat Excavators 320D series

JCB TLB 3CX series

Volvo TLB bl71,bl61 series

Cat TLB 416D, 420F, 140H, 422E, 428F series

Cat Graders 140G series

Sumitomo excavators sh330 and sh350

Bobcat skid steers s570 series

Education & Qualifications

National Certificate Motor Vehicle Mechanics (Masvingo Polytechnic) Zimbabwe (2006-2007)

National Apprenticeship Certificate( 2005-2009)

Class 1 Journeyman Card

Career History

1.Company Praymost Investments (November 2009-June 2013) Position held Diesel Mechanic

Key responsibilities

Service and maintenance of the fleet through record keeping

Breakdown recovery and on site repairs

Diagnosis, fault finding and possible repairs

Engine, suspension, transmission and air brakes and air valve overhaul

Welding and possible fabrication/repair on trailer chasis

Preparation of trucks for Certificate of Fitness.

Driver assessment and testing

Basic Automobile electrics( indicator lights, head lights, starting and some charging circuits 2.Company Makawusi Civils and Transport ( July 2013-Feb 2017) Position held Diesel Mechanic

DUTIES

Inspection of trucks after trips and repairs also possible measures to avoid breakdowns

Breakdown recovery and repair on site

Assessment of vehicle/machine conditions through asking the operators and make possible counter preparations be in place.

Diagnosis and faulty finding

Electrics

Service and maintenance .

Preparation of vehicles for COF

Driver assessment and testing.

Chasis and bin repairs

Engine, gearbox,clutches overhauls

3.Company: Zamalwandle Transport/Logistics

Position Held :Senior Diesel Mechanic (2017 MAY -2019 feb) Position Held :Workshop Manager (Sept 2020 –current) Duties

Run diagnostic tests on vehicles

Analysing diagnostic tests results

Repair and replacement of vehicle engines, suspension, steering mechanisms,transmission and braking systems

Checking vehicle lighting systems

Test driving vehicles to gauge performance

Performing preventantive maintenance on trucks and machines

Maintaining detailed records on serviced trucks

Adhering to inspection procedure check list

Maintaining a parts inventory

Breakdown attendance and recovery

Assign duties to mechanics

Performance assessment on mechanics and general hand

Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures in the workareas

Keep maintenance records on the fleet

Ensure genuine/ better quality supply of spares

4. Company: Nasonti Sprint ( March 2019-August 2020) Position : Senior Diesel mechanic

Duties :

Inspection of trucks for : leaks, cracks, brake and retarder function, steering sytems, tipping, punctures, fluid levels, lighting systems, on Scania G460 series fleet,

Adherence to service and maintenance records

Repair out of warranty components on trucks and trailers ( eg replacement of wheel studs, hubs, lights, installation of extra accessories etc)

Breakdown recoveries on mining site adhering to safety procedures

Train workshop staff on SAFETY

Assessment on components failure on trucks for traces of driver neglegence

Personal Attributes

-A full time Christian who believes in God and trusts honest gains at all costs

-a hard worker, passionate, consistent and disciplined

-Open minded individual and also enjoy teamwork and brainstorming

-Willing to take on new challenges and expand knowledge to keep pace with changing technology

-Willing to relocate or and/or travel to outlying areas for extended periods of time. Reference

Praymost Investments