Mechanic II

Carry out diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles.

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Overview

Carry out diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles.

You have:

  • Trade Test Certificate with a minimum of 6 years’ experience or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or any other related course with a minimum of 2 years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.
  • Proficiency in Automotive Technology Repairs.
  • Proficiency in Auto-diagnostic/troubleshooting.
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision.
  • Ability to learn and unlearn.

Position: Mechanic II

Contract: 3-year renewable contract Location: Ibadan

Closing Date: 10 October 2025

DUTIES:

  • Carry out vehicle (s) diagnostics/troubleshooting and prognostics.

  • Carry out vehicle maintenance and repair based on the vehicle diagnostics.

  • Carry out recovery of vehicle at the stipulated location.
  • Carry out cleaning and maintenance of workshop and equipment respectively.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

Trade Test Certificate with a minimum of (6) years’ experience or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or any other related course with a minimum of (2) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES:

  • The ideal candidate must:
  • Be proficient in Automotive Technology Repairs
  • Be proficient in Auto-diagnostic/troubleshooting
  • Possess the ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Possess the ability to learn and unlearn.

Benefits

REMUNERATION:

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

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Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you successfully diagnosed a vehicle issue. What steps did you take? This question assesses your troubleshooting skills and depth of experience. Provide a clear account of the problem, your analysis approach, and the outcome.
How do you prioritize multiple repair requests? This question evaluates your time management skills in a workshop environment. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of when you had to learn a new automotive repair technique? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What maintenance tasks do you believe are critical to vehicle longevity? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle a situation where a part you needed for a repair is not available? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenge you faced in your previous role and how you overcame it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated on the latest automotive technology and repair techniques? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you enjoy most about being a mechanic? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 10 months ago - Updated 10 months ago - Source: cgiar.org