Tyre Serviceman – Springbok needed at Bridgestone South Africa Ltd

Qualifications & Experience 

Essential:

• A valid and appropriate light vehicle driver’s licence
• (South African Code 08).
•  Grade 12 National Certificate

Preferred:

• A valid and appropriate heavy vehicle drivers’ licence
• (South African Code 10).
• Grade 12 National certificate with maths and science

Duties

• Comply with Otraco Southern Africa’s policies procedures and instructions.
• Comply with client policies, procedures and instructions.
• Accurately record tyre change or other information and file or forward the information as required.
• Perform equipment checks and calibrations according to procedures.
• Fit and remove wheels from any type of vehicle according to procedures.
• Mount and strip any type of tyre and rim assembly according to procedures.
• Perform repairs to tyres and tubes according to procedures.
• Operate forklifts and tyre handlers according to procedures.
• Clean, paint and crack test rim components.
• Perform Inspections and determine the suitability of wheel components to remain in service.
• Maintain tyre operating pressures in accordance with site specifications.
• Maintain a high quality of service to the client.
• Complete any other duties as and when required.

Safety

• Work safely and follow Occupational Health and Safety Procedures.
• Comply with site “lock out” / “tag out” procedures.
• Report hazards, unsafe work conditions and equipment.
• Immediately report incidents and injuries to the supervisor.
• Comply with applicable instructions as per on-site Safety Plan.
• Use and maintain Personal Protective Equipment according to procedures.
• Perform vehicle pre-start checks according to procedures.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment according to procedures.
• Contribute to meetings and inspections in order to improve safety in the workplace.
• Perform Risk Assessments and take control actions to reduce the risk of Injury or damage to equipment.
• Perform Planned Task Observations and report deviations. Ensure corrective actions are performed.
• Comply with site emergency evacuation procedures.
• Comply with all safe work procedures and document on completion.