Vehicle Technician/Mechanic
Perform maintenance and repair on vehicles and equipment efficiently.
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Overview
Perform maintenance and repair on vehicles and equipment efficiently.
You have:
- At least 8 years of progressive experience in vehicle maintenance and repair of light and heavy vehicle/equipment
- At least two years (2) supervisory responsibilities
- UN field experience and familiarity with United Nations electronics systems (Vehicle Tracking Systems/CarLog) and procedures
Contract
This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.
This position is located within the Fleet Maintenance Unit of the Transport Section in MINURSO. The maintenance unit is responsible for the repair & maintenance of a mixed fleet of 350 vehicles & equipment, which includes light passenger vehicles, ambulances, buses, airfield equipment, engineering equipment, material handling equipment, trucks, trailers, & attachments.
The UNV Vehicle Technician reports through the IC Fleet maintenance (workshop supervisor) to the Chief Transport Officer (CTO). Frequent interactions will occur during duties with the unit supervisors, maintenance personnel, military G4/MTO, and vehicle/equipment operators throughout the complete mission AoR.
The UNV Vehicle Technician will be responsible for:
o Carrying out “in” & “out” inspections of all vehicles & transport equipment presented for manufacturer recommended routine and non-routine maintenance in Laayoune, & other mission locations when deployed.
o Liaising with workshop receptionist when vehicles / equipment arrives for, & release from, maintenance.
o Liaising with workshop supervisors to ensure that priorities are determined.
o Liaising with & advising mechanics of correct maintenance procedures & use of tools.
o Ensuring vehicles are roadworthy & fit for purpose prior to release from workshop.
o Ensure that all spare parts required for each repair are correctly documented in the vehicle work orders.
o Identifying, diagnosing and rectifying various faults.
o Identify spare parts from the manufacturer’s parts reference book and place request to the central warehouse for replenishment of stock.
o Carry out repairs and maintenance of all United Nations light and heavy vehicle/equipment fleet in assigned area in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and United Nations standards.
Fleet includes Toyota Prados, Nissan Patrols, Toyota Hiace / Civilian, Ford Everest, Ford Transit, Renault Trucks, Forklifts etc.
o Ensure that all relevant safety procedures have been followed when repairing and fitting replacement parts, including the safe operation and maintenance of all transport workshop tools and equipment, and report any
infractions to the responsible person for rectification.
o Produce reports to document all servicing and repairs.
o Carrying out “Write off” inspections & submission of reports.
o Routine deployment to team sites to carry out both routine maintenance and to monitor maintenance standards.
o Assist in recovering/ repairing vehicles on-site which cannot be recovered to the workshop for repairs.
o Drive vehicles (both heavy and light) safely for the transport of authorized personnel and for the transport of general cargo goods and or specialized hazardous goods(fuel) within mission assigned areas when called
upon.
o Perform any other tasks as directed by the CTO or his/her designated representative.
• Professionalism • Communication • Planning and Organizing • Working in teams
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in vehicle maintenance and repair of light and heavy vehicle/equipment-Mandatory. • At least two years (2) supervisory responsibilities- Desirable. • UN field experience and familiarity with United Nations electronics systems (Vehicle Tracking Systems/CarLog) and procedures is desirable
Western Sahara is a territory on the North-west Coast of Africa bordered by Morocco, Mauritania, & Algeria. The city of Laayoune has full infrastructure systems, including running water, electricity, & sanitation. Sometimes there will be water shortages. Each UN Volunteer lives in his/her own private accommodation, preferably in the security-cleared & designated areas. Generally, apartments are furnished but the settling-in-Grant will cover the cost of modest house furniture. The UNV support Officer will provide help with finding accommodation. Some entertainment is available in the city, including restaurants, cafes, gym, tennis fields & parks. The local currency is the Moroccan dirham, & many banks & exchange bureaus are available. ATM machines are available to withdraw money in the local currency. The weather in western Sahara is mainly hot & windy. Nights are generally colder than days, which is typical desert weather. Winters can get much colder, up to lows of 10°C. Very windy days, as well can occur, so it is recommended to have warm protective clothing as well as light smart wear for Summer. Mobile phone service is provided in Western Sahara by a few Moroccan phone companies. The most popular is Maroc Telecom & it offers good rates. Wireless internet is available through the service provider.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully diagnosed a complex vehicle issue? | The interviewer wants to assess your problem-solving and diagnostic skills. | Share a specific example detailing your approach, tools used, and the outcome. |
| How do you ensure safety while working in a vehicle maintenance environment? | Safety is critical in this role; they want to know your practices. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with managing a team during vehicle repairs or maintenance. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take when encountering unexpected repairs during routine inspections? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks when you have multiple vehicles needing maintenance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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