Auto / Diesel Mechanics at Tomato Jos

Tomato Jos is a private equity backed, fast-growing social enterprise located in Kaduna, Nigeria, that believes in the power of local production for local consumption. Our company aims to supply 10% of the processed tomato market in Nigeria within the next 5 years. We source tomatoes from smallholder farmers within our network and make high-quality branded consumer products for Nigeria and West Africa. We currently operate a 500Ha commercial farm and run a successful smallholder program with over 500 farmers. In 2020, the company built a tomato processing facility and we will conduct our first production run in Q1/Q2 2021, with an aim to launch our first retail packaged product later this year.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Auto / Diesel Mechanics

Location: Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties

Working on diesel and petrol engines
Running diagnostic tests on vehicles.
Analyzing diagnostic test results.
Replacing vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions, and braking systems.
Checking vehicle lighting systems.
Test-driving vehicles to gauge performance.
Performing preventative maintenance on service trucks.
Maintaining detailed records of serviced vehicles.
Adhering to an inspection procedure checklist.
Ensuring the cleanliness of the work area.
Inspect vehicle engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately
Inspect vehicle computer and electronic systems to repair, maintain and upgrade.
Conduct routine maintenance work (replacing fluids, lubricating parts etc.) aiming to vehicle functionality and longevity
Provide accurate estimates (cost, time, effort) for a repair or maintenance job
Conduct routine maintenance work (replacing fluids, lubricating parts etc.) aiming to vehicle functionality and longevity
Determine parts requirements and tools needed to fix the mechanical fault.
Educate the driver on the causes and ways to avoid same through early detection before failure to prevent repeat occurrence.
Maintain work logs, repairs and mechanical maintenance records for documentation and audit purposes.
Maintain equipment and tools in good condition