Electric Bus Mechanic

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Type: Full Time

Reports to: Vehicle Service Lead

BasiGo is an early stage e-mobility start-up working to create the future of clean, electric, and digitally-powered public transport in sub-Saharan Africa. BasiGo provides bus operators with a cost effective electric alternative to existing diesel buses, along with reliable charging and maintenance services in support of their bus operations. BasiGo Rwanda is looking for an experienced team of mechanics that will provide high quality service, maintenance, and repair of BasiGo’s electric buses and charging stations. BasiGo’s business model is dependent on our buses being available with the highest uptime. This is an opportunity for skilled automotive mechanics to develop an understanding and skill set in the future of electric vehicle technology while becoming part of BasiGo’s mission to electrify public transportation in Rwanda.

You might like this job if:

• You believe electric transportation is the future and want to make it a reality

• You enjoy the challenge of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• You’re able to take a risk on something new, thrive in ambiguity, and can adapt to change

• You want to create a cleaner, safer, and technologically advanced future for African cities.

• You want to roll up your sleeve and get the job done

• Roles and Responsibilities

  • Under direct supervision
  • Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Electric buses in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations, statutory requirements and BasiGo policy and procedures.
  • Diagnoses and repairs electric bus transmission systems, steering, suspension, shafts, differentials and motors.
  • Performs brake system performance tests and diagnostics, relines brakes, and replaces valves, switches, hardware, slack adjusters and other foundation brake parts and components.
  • Repairs motor and battery cooling system and components including replacing radiators, cooling fan, hydraulic fan drive system components, thermostats, water pumps, belts, hoses and other related cooling system components.
  • Diagnoses irregular tire wear patterns and determines cause, repairs tires, including mounting new tires and the rotation of tire positions to maximize the service life of tires.
  • Performs minor body work (i.e. repair and replacement of bumpers, panels, doors, hinges, and pneumatics).
  • Identifies and reports any additional maintenance and/or repairs found necessary in conducting assigned repairs and maintenance including repairs and maintenance required to be performed by Engineers with a higher qualification level.
  • Suggest methods, processes, and tools to continuously improve the efficiency and quality of BasiGo’s service.
  • Diligently records time spent, parts used and repairs and/or maintenance conducted on appropriate company form(s).
  • Commit to working safely based on OSHA and BasiGo standards to avoid personal injuries.
  • Maintains a safe, clean, productive and efficient work area including ensuring the work area is in compliance with all relevant guidelines and requirements as well as BasiGo standards.
  • Any other reasonable duties as may be assigned.

Our ideal candidate would have:

• Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years proven work experience as a high-quality mechanic for commercial/public service vehicles.
  • BSc in Mechanical Engineering, College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Hands-on experience in either electrical, mechanical, or other related field service experience; experience with electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
  • Strong technical capabilities.
  • Hands-on experience solving complex automotive diagnostic and repair problems.
  • General knowledge of charging, automotive, and/or vehicle systems.
  • Able to work flexible hours (day and night shift).
  • Strong team player who is ready to collaborate and achieve the best result for the team!

• Skills and Attitude

  • Enterprising, self-starter who is adaptable to the changing needs of a start-up business.
  • Detail-oriented, resourceful, diligent, and able to operate independently with limited supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new automotive technologies and systems.
  • Good driving record demonstrating the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is required.
  • Physical and Environmental Demands include but not limited to the following: lifting, bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, sitting, standing, working from ladders, walking, working in extreme temperatures (cold/heat), confined quarters, excessive noise, and high voltage.
  • You are hardworking, a great team player, and a lot of fun to work with.

BasiGo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic established by law.