A IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

A1 Job title: Senior Mechanic
A2 Department/Programme: Agriculture
A3 Section/Project: Agric. Workshop
A4 Reports to (position): Supervisor – Agric. Worksop
A5 Supervises (Name of Positions): Junior Mechanics

B JOB DESCRIPTION
B1 Overall purpose of the job.
To manage preventive maintenance of the machine, overseeing other mechanics, planning for the repairs and spares and generating reports on Heavy Machines/tractors/light & heavy Vehicles.

Key Responsibilities
• Assessing and testing working conditions of all machines.
• Overseeing other mechanics in the actual repairs and troubleshooting of heavy and light machines independently.
• Identifying faults in machines that were not mentioned in the job card and carrying out all the repairs according.
• Arranging spare parts in case of any breakdowns.
• Arranging spare parts and overhauling the machines as per original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) standards.
• Testing and recommending the working conditions of machines before they are finally driven to the field.
• Inducting Trainees of the section in coordination with the training office.
• Training other students and Junior Mechanics in relevant practical skills with the aim of applying classroom knowledge.
• Training other Mechanics in understanding and running electronics system and software installed on the new model/latest equipment.
• Assisting the supervisor to plan and stock spares for future requirements.
• Recording all spares used in/on machines to complete repairs, preparing and submitting related report to the supervisor-Agric Workshop
• Overseeing the washing of the vehicles especially those that have been worked on.
• Overseeing the cleaning of the working area and ensuring that it is clean at all times.
• Adhering to safety, Health and Environmental policy of the Company
• Performing any other related duties as may be assigned to you by supervisor -Agric. Workshop/Management from time to time.

C Knowledge, qualifications & Experience
• A minimum of Ten (10) years in a similar job from a busy workshop. Knowledge in all repairs, preventive maintenance, spare planning, man power management and, good record keeping and good communication skills on heavy earth moving Machines/tractors/Light & Halevy vehicles

C1.1 Education:
• Higher Certificate in Motor vehicle mechanics/Diploma in mechanics/Automotive engineering

C1.2 Experience, Skills and Competences:
• Be conversant with Tractors, Loaders and other machinery

Communication Skills: The position demands constant interactions with employees, management, and stakeholders throughout the business and, therefore, communication skills are an absolute necessity.

Ms Office: A candidate for this position must be proficient in the use of Ms Word, Ms Excel, Tally, SAP,EFRS, FICO, all necessary for the creation of not only visually but verbally engaging materials, reports, presentations, and proposals for departmental heads and management, stakeholders.

Analytical Skills: A candidate for this position must be capable of gathering and interpreting raw information and data, documenting findings, and drawing appropriate recommendations.

Interpersonal Skills: The candidate must be a helpful, calm and professional individual and demonstrate calmness during times of uncertainty.