Tractor Mechanic

About Growmore Technologies Limited

Growmore Technologies Limited (hereafter ‘Growmore’) was established in 2018 and is one of the leading suppliers and manufacturers of agricultural, industrial and irrigation equipment in Zambia. Growmore focuses on both commercial and small-scale farmers. The key products sold to commercial farms are Farmtrac tractors and tractor implements such as planters, boom sprayers and disc ploughs as well as irrigations systems including drip and sprinkler irrigation and solar pumps. Growmore also sells quality smallholder farming equipment including manual planters, manual treadle irrigation pumps, maize hullers, grinding mills and shellers. The company will soon add small two-wheeled tractors to its product line. The company’s commitment is to provide all the equipment that farmers need to enhance their productivity and efficiency to maintain profit margins.

We, therefore, seek the services of a qualified Tractor Mechanic to join our vibrant team.

Job description

• Conduct repairs and maintenance on all Tractors, implements and machinery
• Adhere to mechanical maintenance programs for all tractors and mechanical equipment as prepared by the workshop Manager
• Conduct all services & preventative maintenance on all Tractors, implements and machinery
• Maintain all vehicles in a roadworthy condition.
• Identify all mechanical issues relating to the Tractors and equipment.
• Assist with the repairs of maintenance of irrigations equipment
• Assist with repairing and maintaining all equipment relating to farming operations.
• Assist with the boiler making and fabrication as planned by the Workshop Manager/ Supervisor
• Ensure that all work is conducted in a cost-effective, efficient manner
• Assist the workshop manager in setting standards and targets for all Workshop repair and maintenance activities.
• Bring all tractors and implements to a standard that is of a high caliber and ready for use.
• Maintain Tractor maintenance history records.
• Ensure correct usage, care and efficiency of all tools,
• Ensure that the Workshop is maintained in a clean, orderly and safe manner
• Adhere to Standard Safety Procedures and the Company Disciplinary Code
• Refurbishment of tractors, trailers, and implements including spray painting

Candidate Specification

• Experience
• 3 years plus
• Education Level
• Diploma

Qualifications

• Job-related
• Equipment
• Exposure to Tractors and equipment
• Knowledge Of
• A good understanding of farm equipment and implements used in the industry
• Skills To
• Experience in hydraulics and pneumatics. Mechanical experience in heavy machinery

Other Requirements

Prepared to work long hours when necessary

Method of Application

To apply for this job send your credentials to – hr@growmoreweb.com