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Skills
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Keith Hobkirk

Hamilton,WKO

Summary

OFFERING an extensive background working as a Diesel Mechanic with leadership abilities– Servicing, maintaining and repairing of trucks, tractors, plant and equipment.


Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Diesel Mechanic

White Bro's
06.2022 - Current

Repair and servicing on multiple truck brands.

Manager/Diesel Mechanic

Hydraberg Hydraulics
04.2020 - 05.2022

Manage and expand a new branch. Lead a team of technicians. Carry out maintenance and repairs to trucks, agricultural equipment, plant and equipment

Diesel Mechanic

Overstrand Municipality
01.2018 - 03.2020

Vehicle and equipment repairs - carrying out maintenance and repairs to the Municipal Fleet of trucks, trailers, tractors, passenger vehicles, LDV’s, earthmoving

equipment and plant machinery. Lead a team of Mechanics and general staff.

Commit to high-quality service and repair work, ensure minimum downtime and repair expenses.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspections

Diagnostics

Repairs

Overhaul

Repair of Diesel Engines

Brake Systems

Steering

Gearboxes & Drive Trains

Electrical Systems,

Emission Systems

Hydraulics and Vacuum Systems

Personnel Management

Training

Procurement of Parts, Equipment and Tools

24hr Emergency Breakdown Service

Diesel Mechanic/Workshop Manager

Reliance Compost
01.2016 - 01.2018

Vehicle and equipment repairs – carry out maintenance and repairs to compost production machinery and fleet of trucks, trailers, tractors, LDV’s, earthmoving equipment and plant machinery. Lead a team of mechanics and general staff.

Commit to high-quality service and repair work, ensure minimum downtime and repair expenses.

Key Responsibilities: Workshop Management – Inspections

Diagnostics

Repairs

Overhaul

Repair of Diesel Engines

Brake Systems

Steering

Gearboxes & Drive Trains

Electrical Systems

Emission Systems

Personnel Management

Training

Procurement of Parts

Equipment and Tools

24hr Emergency Breakdown Service

Diesel Mechanic/Manager

Loko Transport
02.2009 - 12.2016

OWNER of a logistics business with a fleet of trucks and trailers. Managed the business and performed all mechanical work and repairs myself.

Diesel Mechanic

Mercedes Benz Commercial Vehicles
01.1994 - 01.2009

Diesel Mechanic and Team leader - lead the mechanical workshop – carrying out maintenance and repairs to customer vehicles which ranged from vans, busses and

trucks. Committed to “doing it right the first time” approach. Assisting fellow mechanics with diagnostics whenever needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Diesel Mechanic

Lead a team of mechanics and apprentices

Conduct services and all repairs to vehicles

Test and inspect vehicles to maintain

work quality

24hr Emergency Breakdown Service

Training

Education

Red Seal -

Olifantsfontein-Red Seal Certificate
South Africa
01-1997

N4 Mechanical Certificate -

WP Technical College
South Africa
01-1995

Skills

    Mechanical, Technical

    Mechanical Repairs, Maintenance

    Diesel Engines

    Heavy Duty Trucks, Trailers

    Earth Moving Equipment

    Hydraulics

    Pneumatics

    Electrical Systems

    Vacuum Systems

    Drivetrains

    Farming Equipment

    Workshop Management

    Personnel Management

    Staff Training

Languages

English
Afrikaans

Timeline

Diesel Mechanic

White Bro's
06.2022 - Current

Manager/Diesel Mechanic

Hydraberg Hydraulics
04.2020 - 05.2022

Diesel Mechanic

Overstrand Municipality
01.2018 - 03.2020

Diesel Mechanic/Workshop Manager

Reliance Compost
01.2016 - 01.2018

Diesel Mechanic/Manager

Loko Transport
02.2009 - 12.2016

Diesel Mechanic

Mercedes Benz Commercial Vehicles
01.1994 - 01.2009

Red Seal -

Olifantsfontein-Red Seal Certificate

N4 Mechanical Certificate -

WP Technical College
Keith Hobkirk