Senior Automotive Mechanic/Technician at Poise Cars

Job Description

• We are growing! Our Automobile Clinic service center in Lagos has immediate opening for reliable Senior Automotive Mechanics/Technicians to join our team.
• We operate one of the finest and most efficient repair shops in Nigeria, and we require excellence of our devoted staff.
• We believe in taking care of our people.
• Each automotive technician must have the experience necessary to provide our customers with optimum service.

Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspects and diagnoses mechanical and electrical malfunctions in Vehicles
• Repairs and replaces defective or worn parts and accessories.
• Performs preventive maintenance work, lubrication and inspection on automobiles
• Performs major and minor engine tune-ups
• Also overhauls engines, transmissions, differentials, front ends, steering gears and braking systems.
• Installs emergency equipment on patrol vehicles.
• Operates diagnostic equipment and evaluates readings.
• Diagnose auto/truck air conditioners and repairs.
• Repairs brakes and related components and repairs tires and tubes.
• Responds to service calls.
• Picks up and delivers automotive parts and supplies.

Requirements
Requirements for this role include:

• Several years solid work experience with diagnostics skills, electrical troubleshooting and repair and general automotive repair on foreign and domestic vehicles.
• Perform work specified on maintenance and repair orders with efficiency and in accordance with manufacturer guidelines
• Diagnose and repair automotive systems including: engine, transmission, electrical, steering, suspension, braking, air conditioning, etc.
• Provide labor and time estimates for automotive repairs
• Explain mechanical diagnoses and required repairs in a non-technical manner to service advisors and customers
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques in order to stay abreast with rapidly changing technology
• Must be a team player and self-starter with the ability to work independently
• We offer a stable work environment, competitive remuneration, and flexible working conditions

Minimum Qualification:

• Automotive Technician

Experience:

• Between 3 and 20 years of experience as automotive mechanic.

License:

• Possession of a valid driver's license, at the time of appointment.

Residence:

• Must be resident in Lagos

Knowledge of:

• Theory, operation and repair of internal combustion engines, automatic and manual transmissions, electrical systems, chassis, brakes, cooling systems and other automotive components
• Tools, materials, equipment and methods used in the overhaul, repair, and adjustment of automotive and motorized equipment.
• Hydraulic valves and control and braking systems, and electronic ignition.
• Lubricating systems, oils, greases, tools and attachments used in lubricating gas vehicles and related equipment.
• Methods used in electric-arc and acetylene welding.
• Safe work practices.

Ability to:

• Inspect automotive and other power-driven equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions.
• Recognize mechanical problems by sight and sound.
• Perform minor and major mechanical repairs on County equipment.
• Use a variety of power hand-tools, diagnostic equipment, shop equipment with skill and safety.
• Keep basic records.
• Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with others.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Cut, reform, and fabricate parts using welders and shop equipment.
• Ability to repair equipment located in confined areas.
• Inspect, adjust, repair and fully understand the purpose/function of vehicle emission control systems.