Vehicle Technician

SUMMARY: Work within a team of skilled technicians to provide serviceable vehicles to ensure that service delivery standards are met, whilst maintaining vehicles to the service standards required to comply with the Company’s policies and procedures; as well as legislative and LTA contractual obligations. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES: Responsible for maximising personal performance by working efficiently and effectively which should achieve a minimum of four vehicle inspections in a working day – allowing approximately two hours for each inspection; Ensure a ‘right first time’ approach to maintenance, remaining flexible and adaptable to the changing maintenance demands; Deliver a high standard of vehicle repairs in accordance with the approved service regimes and work instructions; Carry out the duties allocated by the Workshop Planning Manager and Engineering Supervisors ensuring that the required work is undertaken within the specified timelines;. Diagnosing any possible faults with the vehicles and determining the best and most effective solutions for repair and maintenance; Remain up to date with the changing technologies of the fleet and attend the relevant courses when necessary; Proactively contribute to the team performance to ensure that vehicles are maintained to highest standards; Respond to Operations Control requests to attend to on-road repairs; Undertake first-line maintenance of the CFMS and BTS equipment in accordance with the relevant maintenance schedule; Responsible for correctly booking out any parts required to carry out maintenance; Ensure that parts are used in a cost effective manner and identify any areas of concern to the Engineering Supervisor; Communicate effectively with the Operations Supervisors, Bus Captains and the Engineering Team to deliver a reliable maintenance service; Adhere to the Company Health and Safety procedures in relation to working in the Engineering department; Ensure that the correct PPE is worn at a…