Auto Electrician(Ae) (Bungoma) At Brighter Africa

Description

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.
Position summary
To carry out routine electrical works including vehicle preparation and the fitting of electronics equipment to standard defined by the Motor Vehicle Retail and Repair Industry with the minimum of supervision at any county Transport Workshop or site
General Activities
To adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and to respond positively to new and alternative systems
To co-operate with the council in complying with relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures in the performance of the duties of the post
To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post in compliance with the County Council's equal opportunities policies
To maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate
To understand and comply with the County Council's environmental policies
To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibilities of the post

Major Activities- Specific
To diagnose and undertake electrical repairs on a wide variety of vehicles and plant
To undertake electrical installation of accessories and ancillary equipment on a wide variety of vehicles and plant
To test and repair digital control systems including ABS controls
To service and repair ancillary parts and equipment as required
To inspect, maintain and repair all types of petrol and diesel engine motor vehicles and plant operated by the Authority and its customers
To requisition parts and equipment as necessary
To liaise with manufacturers and/or agents on problems to achieve an efficient repair
To keep own vehicle clean and tidy and clean and tidy any site or work area after use (if appropriate)
To complete all documentation including inspection sheets, certificates, receipts applying signatures as appropriate
To note the details of any accident incurred whilst driving any vehicle owned, operated by or in the custody of County Transport and submit them to the Foreman Mechanic or Service Manager
To identify repairs required through unfair wear and tear and advise the Service Manager/Foreman mechanic
To undertake training as may be required and product training by consultation
To carry out work within a realistic time, be this time either manufacturers, locally negotiated or a combination of both or by agreed schedules of work
To record all times and attendance hours to facilitate payment.