Vehicle Maintenance Technician(Civil Aviation Authority)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: Vehicle Maintenance Technician
Job Ref: CAA/ADV/EXT/19/2013
Organisation: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
Job location:  Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 20th December, 2013 (5:00p.m.)
Reports to: Vehicle Maintenance Officer

About CAA:
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is a corporate body responsible for the regulation of Civil Aviation in Uganda. It manages Entebbe International Airport and 13 other aerodromes upcountry. CAA carries out its work in conformity with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS).

Job Summary:
The Vehicle Maintenance Technician will conduct maintenance on plant and equipment auto-electrical systems for vehicles, fire trucks, marine boats, generators and other related equipment

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Mechanical/Auto-Electrical maintenance and repairs:

•     Carries out routine maintenance of fire fighting and marine equipment for servicing and repairs
•     Inspects electrical components of vehicles, fire fighting and marine rescue equipment and makes appropriate reports.
•     Carries out unscheduled and emergency repairs to vehicles and equipment to ensure adequate availability at all times.
•     Works with computer-controlled engine management systems.
•     Services, identifies and repairs faults on electronically controlled vehicle systems such as electronic fuel injection, electronic ignition, anti-lock braking system, cruise control, automatic transmission, airbags and air conditioning.
•     Installs electrical equipment such as gauges, lighting, alternators and starter motors in vehicles.
•     Installs electrically operated accessories such as radios, heating or demisting equipment, air conditioners, driving lamps and anti-theft systems
•     Uses meters, test instruments and circuit diagrams to find electrical faults.
•     Adjusts engine control systems and timing to make sure vehicles are running at peak performance.
•     Tests, reconditions and replaces faulty alternators, starter motors and related items such as voltage regulators and batteries.
•     Repairs or replaces faulty ignition, electrical wiring, fuses, lamps and switches
•     Uses hand tools, specialized electrical tools, instruments and machines, including drills, grinders, presses and lathes.
•     Solders or welds when repairing electrical parts.
•     Installs, repairs and services air conditioning systems in vehicles.
•     Checks and tests wiring parts in older vehicles using portable instruments (non electronic vehicles)

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

•     The applicant should possess a good Ordinary Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Automotive) from a recognized training institution.
•     At least three years relevant working experience as Auto Electrician.
•     Technician membership of the Uganda Institute of Professional Engineers will be an added advantage.
•     Knowledge in Mechanical engineering and hydraulic systems is an added advantage.
•     Computer literacy skills
•     Prior work experience on diagnostic equipment with excellent problem solving and fault finding skills
•     Possess good eyesight, color vision and good hand-eye coordination.
•     Ability to approach work in a systematic and thorough way and to keep up to date with technological changes.
•     Excellent team ethics.

How to Apply:
All hand-written applications with detailed CV and copies of academic certificates and transcripts with the Job reference number clearly marked the top left hand corner of the envelope should be sent to the address below;
The Director Human Resource and Administration Civil Aviation Authority,
P .O. Box 5536, Kampala, Uganda.