Senior Heavy Truck Inspection Mechanic

Location: Addis Ababa

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: Negotiable / Attractive

Guarantor Requirement: Selected candidates must be able to provide a sufficient guarantor according to company requirements.

Application Period: Within 15 consecutive working days from the date of announcement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with mechanics, electricians, drivers, and operations teams to resolve vehicle issues.
• Maintain inspection reports, service records, and defect documentation.
• Verify vehicle condition before and after maintenance and support roadworthiness compliance.
• Conduct diagnostic checks and recommend repairs or preventive maintenance.
• Inspect heavy trucks and identify mechanical, safety, and operational defects.
• Install wheels, tires, brakes, suspension, steering, axles, differentials, chassis, body components, and other mechanical parts.
• Perform mechanical inspection and adjustment during assembly.
• Diagnose and correct mechanical defects.
• Check brake systems, steering systems, wheel alignment, suspension, bearings, fasteners, and drivetrain components.
• Inspect motor mounting and mechanical drivetrain connections.
• Perform torque tightening according to specified requirements.
• Conduct road/functional tests where applicable.
• Identify abnormal noise, vibration, looseness, overheating, and mechanical failures.
• Support preventive maintenance and repair activities.
• Train and guide junior mechanics.
• Maintain proper use and care of workshop tools and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety and quality requirements.
• Record inspection, repair, and maintenance activities.

Education

• Diploma / Degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering. Valid Grade 4/5 (old) or Liquid 2/3 (new) driver's license for dry/liquid freight.

Experience

• 5–7+ years of professional experience