Repair Service Assistant: TruckStore

About Us

Since the invention of the truck over 125 years ago, Daimler Truck AG has been a pioneer in the commercial vehicle sector and is today one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established in South Africa over 60 years ago, Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd together with its subsidiaries Daimler Truck Financial Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Sandown Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd provides an optimal experience for our esteemed customers based on a comprehensive products and services portfolio. The Group’s success is based on its leading brands inclusive of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Buses, and FUSO Trucks in addition to offering parts and services for Freightliner and Western Star Trucks. Its product range is backed by its market-leading value-added services in Fleetboard, TruckStore, TruckTraining, and Financial Services. With a Southern African footprint that includes South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, the company is headquartered in Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa, and all its products are assembled locally in its East London production plant.

Job Overview 

To assist in carrying out basic maintenance and repair of vehicles in compliance to the Company's Integrity & Anti Bribery Codes, Conflict of Interest Policy & S.H.E. requirements Delegation of Authority and organisational processes.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

Maintenance support: 

• Ensure work that is carried out is authorised by relevant stakeholders.
• Meet DTSA minimum standard for repairs and services conducted as minimum standard by applying technical skills productive and efficiently.
• Manage the storage process for used vehicle - cycled battery maintenance.
• Seek supervisory support and advice if and when necessary, during repairs; ensure that the jump-start battery trolleys and golf cart batteries are charged regularly. Report on visual defects on vehicles in stock.

Customer service:

• Ensure utmost care is taken of TruckStore vehicles and property.
• Ensure TruckStore care standards are met at all times.
• TruckStore N14 Sales manager (Site Leader) of any delays.
• Apply quality workmanship and at all times.
• Ensure all work is carried out according to DTSA quality standards.
• Secure used parts that have been replaced and ensure availability to TruckStore for inspection.

Administration and cost control:

• Conduct fault finding and report to relevant stakeholders.
• Adhere to DTSA warranty, maintenance and dealer standards. 
• Record all material usage accurately.
• Ensure utmost care is taken during service and/or repair of vehicles to avoid any damage to vehicles and components.
• Minimize wastage of all materials, oils and fluids.
• Manage the parts and tool lock-up on site and keep accurate stock count.

Housekeeping, Statutory and SHE adherence: 

• Ensure the correct tools and equipment are used as per DTSA repair instructions, used correctly and the necessary care is taken to avoid abuse thereof.
• Maintain and secure hand tools provided as prescribed DTSA guidelines.
• Maintain good housekeeping principles at all times.
• Ensure work bay is neat and organised at all times.
• Comply with and adhere to all applicable SHE and other statutory requirements at all times.
• Familiarize and comply with all applicable company policies and procedures.

• Grade 12 (Mathematics, Physical Science & English) / N2 Certificate.
• Valid Code 14 License and PDRP.

Experience:

• A minimum of diesel mechanic apprentice with training completed up to Level 3, gaining hands-on experience in maintenance, diagnostics, and/or repair of diesel engines.

Special Knowledge:

• Basic technical and product knowledge of commercial vehicles.
• Communication skills.

• Computer literacy (Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Power Point).

   

Other important Information:

Daimler Truck Southern Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered; however, the following will apply:

• Foreign nationals must qualify for a work visa/permit as per the provisions of the Immigration Act 13, 2002.

• Employment Equity Plan in terms of the Employment Equity Act, No 58, 1998. Code of good practice on the employment of people with disabilities.

   

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Location: Krugersdorp at TruckStore N14.

 

At Daimler Truck, we promote diversity and foster an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, as these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company. Inclusion and Equal opportunities are important to us – regardless of where you come from and who you are. We look forward to receiving applications from people of all cultures and genders, parents, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTIQ+ community.