Fleet Mechanic

Company: Earthenable Rwanda

Position: Fleet Mechanic

Reports to: Rwanda Operations Manager

Location: Rwanda

Gross salary: 500,000 Rwf

Who We Are & What We Do

EarthEnable is transforming how people live by making homes healthier for families across rural Rwanda and helping to reduce the polluting impact of the building industry on the environment. 80% of Rwandans live in homes with dirt floors that are dusty, unsanitary, and fertile breeding grounds for parasites and germs. While replacing a dirt floor with concrete has significant health benefits (e.g., reducing diarrhea by 50% and parasitic infections by 80%), concrete is unaffordable for many who need it and is a huge contributor to global pollution.

To counter the environmental and affordability issues surrounding concrete, EarthEnable has spent the past 8+ years developing and selling high-quality, earthen floors and plasters that are 80% cheaper than concrete with 90% less embodied energy. Our next step is a collaborative research project to identify more potential innovations in low-carbon buildings.

Purpose of the Role

The Fleet Mechanic will be responsible for the preventive maintenance, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of company vehicles and motorcycles to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations. Knowledge of production equipment and machinery will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on company vehicles, motorcycles, and other fleet assets.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and engine-related issues.

• Conduct regular vehicle and motorcycle inspections and recommend corrective actions.

• Maintain service schedules and ensure timely servicing of all fleet assets.

• Respond promptly to breakdowns and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.

• Keep accurate maintenance records, repair logs, and spare parts inventories.

• Monitor vehicle condition and advise management on repairs, replacements, and asset utilization.

• Support the maintenance and repair of production machinery and equipment where required.

• Ensure compliance with company safety standards and applicable regulations.

• Work closely with the Fleet Coordinator to improve fleet performance and reliability.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Diploma, A1, or A2 in Automotive Mechanics, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Minimum of 5years of experience in vehicle and motorcycle maintenance and repair.

• Strong knowledge of engines, transmissions, suspension systems, electrical systems, and diagnostics.

• Experience maintaining both motorcycles and four-wheel vehicles.

• Knowledge of production machinery maintenance is an added advantage.

• Valid Category A (Motorcycle) and Category B (Vehicle) driving licenses.

• Ability to maintain accurate records and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Key Success Indicators:

• Fleet availability and uptime.

• Reduction in breakdowns and emergency repairs.

• Timely completion of preventive maintenance schedules.

• Accurate maintenance records and cost control.

• Safe operation and longevity of fleet assets.