Heavy Vehicle Technician

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Within the terms of the organization’s delegated authority, and under the direct supervision of Motor Transport Officer (MTO) the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Complete maintenance and repairs of all United Nations Heavy Vehicles as well as MHE/Engineering equipment operated by MONUSCO in assigned area in accordance with the manufacturer’s specs and to the highest standard.

• Assist in workshop management on a broader scale in all related Transport sub-units in supervisory capacity if need be.

• Be familiar with, able to operate and understand error code data from Vehicle Electronic Diagnostic tools. Reprogramming vehicle systems with these tools is a highly desirable ability.

• Identify spare parts from the manufacturer parts reference book.

• Ensure that all spare parts, filters, lubricants etc. required for each repair are correctly documented in the vehicle work order.

• Ensure that presence within the workshop is consistent with working hours and all inspections/repair tasks assigned are completed in a timely manner.

• Assist in recovering vehicles or repairing vehicles on-site which cannot be recovered to workshop for repairs.

• Ensure the security of all equipment provided for use within the workshop area.

• When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs), the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training.

• Practice workshop safety and house keeping

• Any other related duties as may be required.