PWJ is a UNHCR partner responsible for WASH, warehouse management, motor vehicle service unit, centralized fleet and Shelter for Dadaab Refugee Operations.

Purpose of the position

The Auto-Technician will be responsible for general preventive maintenance and repair of all vehicles and other assets booked into the workshop. S/He will carry out all major repairs; diagnose faults, overhaul engines, gearboxes, transmissions, differentials, and other mechanical components.

Roles and Responsibilities

The General Maintenance, Servicing and Repairs of all vehicles and other assets

Carry out auto-mechanical preventive maintenance and repair of light vehicles, plant and equipment including 4x4 vehicles of various makes, types and models.
Carry out overhaul of engines, transmissions, differentials, hydraulic pumps, repair electro-mechanical components, and air brakes.
Carry out diagnosis of vehicles while consistently following the six-step diagnostic process.
Retrieve, repair, rescue broken down vehicles in the field and generate defects reports.
Inspects vehicles and generates spare parts list for requisition processing.
Take responsibility of approved spares by ensuring proper fitting, and that high quality of work is maintained to minimize downtime and repeat jobs.
Interpret instructions, technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, diagrams, schematics and other guides in conducting repairs and modifications.
Skilled usage of measuring instruments, Special Service Tools (SST) & test equipment.
Develop skills and training for users of 4WD vehicles’ safe driving on/off road operations.
Report by indicating spares replaced and time taken to perform repair works on Job cards.
Ensure that lubricants and other liquid solutions are used only the right quantity & quality.
Ensure proper usage and responsibility of assigned workshop tools and equipment by cleaning and storing safely.
Distinguish uneven tire wear on the vehicle and recommend need for suspension repair or wheel alignment.
Perform and carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.