Engine Field Service Technician - Level II

Cummins

4.3

(41)

Gamagara Local Municipality, South Africa

Why you should apply for a job to Cummins:

  • 4.3/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.8/5 in supportive management
  • 83% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 97% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Annual merit and profit sharing based on individual and company performance.
  • More than 150 employee resource groups (ERGs) worldwide provide opportunities for leadership training and professional development.
  • 55% of Cummins’ Executive Team, made up of leaders guiding company strategy, is made up of women.
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    Position summary

    dditional service opportunities (e.g., emerging component issues, maintenance gaps, parts needs), helping customers avoid future failures while supporting business growth.

    • Ensure safe, compliant operations by adhering to all HSE policies and site rules, maintaining a clean work area, and promptly reporting incidents or hazards-protecting people, assets, and the environment.

    • Maintain service readiness by keeping the service vehicle and tools clean, calibrated, and in optimal working order-enabling faster response times and higher quality workmanship.

    • Strengthen team effectiveness by escalating unresolved issues appropriately to senior technicians or supervisors and sharing learnings-speeding resolution and building collective expertise.

    • Grow technical capability continuously by completing required training and applying new skills in the field-expanding the range of repairs you can independently deliver and improving service throughput.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    To be successful in this role you will need the following:

    • Diagnostic mastery & workflow discipline: Translate customer complaints into clear troubleshooting plans; use guided workflows, specialized mechanical/electronic tools, and diagnostic software to isolate faults; validate fixes by duplicating the original complaint; and document findings in business systems for payment and history.

    • Proficiency with electronic service tools: Know the available hardware/software tool suites; select and apply the right tools for maintenance and fault-finding; interpret outputs (fault codes, parameters, recommendations) to determine precise next steps for resolution.

    • Systems-thinking across engine interactions: Analyze how electrical and mechanical subsystems (exhaust, cooling, fuel, driveline, aftertreatment, controls, sensors, etc.) interact; apply service publications (Cummins/OEM) and accurate measurements to diagnose efficiently and correctly.

    • Quality repair, documentation, and escalation discipline: Execute repairs within standard times using proper tools and cleanliness standards; follow reuse guidelines to minimize customer cost; perform progressive damage checks to restore to pre-failure condition; capture complete service data in the system; and escalate unresolved technical issues promptly with full troubleshooting history for timely resolution.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Education/ Experience

    • Apprentice Trained Engine Technician (Preferred).

    • Vocational diploma from relevant technical institution

    • Qualified millwright with trade test

    • Minimum N2 certificate

    • Locally valid driving permit

    • Basic level field service work experience

    • Intermediate level knowledge of and/or experience with engine products

    • Customer service experience

    • Able to perform engine troubleshooting with minimum supervision

    • Engine and power generation experience will be advantageous.

    • Willing to travel within Northern Cape

    • Underground work may be required

    The compensation for this role is aligned with a local bargained or unionized agreement

    Job Service

    Organization Cummins Inc.

    Role Category On-site with Flexibility

    Job Type Technician

    ReqID 2424000

    Relocation Package No

    100% On-Site No

    Why you should apply for a job to Cummins:

  • 4.3/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.8/5 in supportive management
  • 83% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 97% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Annual merit and profit sharing based on individual and company performance.
  • More than 150 employee resource groups (ERGs) worldwide provide opportunities for leadership training and professional development.
  • 55% of Cummins’ Executive Team, made up of leaders guiding company strategy, is made up of women.