Vehicle Technician
Organizational Context
The UN Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) requires a Vehicle Technician to ensure vehicles are inspected, serviced, and repaired safely and efficiently. This role is crucial for maintaining fleet availability, operational readiness, and the continuity of transport services within the mission. The technician will operate in Port-au-Prince.
Job Purpose
The Vehicle Technician's primary purpose is to perform comprehensive maintenance and repair services for vehicles assigned to UNSOH, ensuring they are safe, operational, and meet manufacturer standards. This role directly contributes to the mission's operational readiness by maintaining a reliable fleet. The technician will diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults, conduct inspections, and manage repair records. By ensuring the quality and timeliness of repairs and providing technical support, this position upholds the continuity of essential transport services, supporting the overall mandate of the UN Support Office in Haiti.
Responsibilities
Service and repair vehicles according to manufacturer standards, maintenance schedules, and workshop procedures. Conduct thorough vehicle inspections, including seasonal and preventive maintenance, identifying and rectifying defects. Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults using appropriate tools and equipment. Perform maintenance on vehicle systems such as electrical, air-conditioning, suspension, braking, air, and hydraulics. Ensure adherence to safety procedures during all repair activities. Identify and document required spare parts for effective parts planning. Maintain accurate records of all servicing, inspections, repairs, and parts used. Conduct road tests and quality checks to verify vehicle safety and serviceability post-repair. Provide technical advice and on-the-job training to less experienced mechanics. Assist with vehicle recovery services when required and feasible. Report on maintenance progress, repair status, and outstanding issues to the supervisor.
Work Experience
A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in vehicle servicing, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair is required. Experience in monitoring repair quality and providing technical support is desirable.
Skills
Vehicle servicing, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair; mechanical, electrical, and electronic fault diagnosis; use of diagnostic tools and equipment; knowledge of vehicle systems (electrical, A/C, suspension, braking, air, hydraulics); safety procedures; record keeping and reporting; road testing; technical advice and support; on-the-job training; French and Creole language proficiency (UN Level II); English language proficiency (desirable).