Automotive Technical Officer

Job Purpose

To inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain various types of vehicles, ensuring they are in safe and optimal operating condition. Here are the details, including but not limited to,
• Vehicle Inspection: Thoroughly inspecting vehicles to identify issues or malfunctions, both through visual examination and using diagnostic equipment.
• Diagnosis: Identifying and diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and electronic problems in vehicles. This includes using diagnostic tools and interpreting error codes.
• Repairs: Conducting necessary repairs and maintenance tasks, such as engine repairs, brake system repairs, transmission repairs, and more, to ensure vehicles function correctly and safely.

Responsibilities
• Conduct thorough vehicle inspections to identify and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues.
• Perform basic maintenance such as oil change, filter change, tire change, and fluid services.
• Able to perform maintenance and repair servicing on the air conditioning.
• Follow strict safety procedures to prevent accidents and injuries in the workshop.
• Use specialized diagnostics and tools to troubleshoot and pinpoint the root causes of problems.
• Provide excellent customer service by communicating repair needs, and cost estimates, and addressing customers' questions and concerns.
• Test-drive vehicles after repairs to ensure proper functionality.
• Specialize in specific areas of automotive repair if applicable.
• Carry out servicing as tasked by Supervisor & adhere to the servicing duration.
• Servicing carry out in accordance to checklist.
• Support vehicle recovery
• Carry out troubleshooting on electrical portion.
• Perform general maintenance, servicing, overhaul and troubleshooting activities on vehicles to ensure all vehicles operate safely and efficiently
• Inspect and check all braking systems, carry out rectifications and brakes improvement projects when assigned
• Undertake periodic preventive maintenance activities and other enhancement projects from time to time
• Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Work Experience
• Possess Higher NITEC or NITEC in Automotive Technology (Heavy Vehicles) or Motor Vehicle Mechanics or Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics or Mechanical Engineering
• At least 3 years of working experience in a related field is required

Skills
• Valid Class 3, 4 and/or 5 driving license
• Computer literacy is an advantage
• Good understanding of Automotive and Electrical Engineering

STRIDES Premier is Singapore’s second largest taxi operator and a significant player in the rental of private hire vehicles (PHVs), with a fleet of about 4,000 vehicles, comprising of taxis, private hire vehicles (PHV) and limousines, including 300 Electric Vehicles. STRIDES Premier also has an automotive arm that is servicing more than 7,000 vehicles, including vehicles belonging to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Defence and Changi Airport Group.

We provide high-quality, convenient transportation services, and offer the best-value rental schemes & benefits for driver partners.