Automotive Mechanic Team Lead / Chief Mechanic

Position Overview

The U.S. Mission in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso seeks a qualified Automotive Mechanic Team Lead / Chief Mechanic for the General Services Office. This position is located in the Motor Pool/Auto-Mechanic Workshop Section and reports to the Motor Pool Supervisor.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as Chief Mechanic and supervise three automotive mechanics
• Perform general technical automotive mechanic services
• Conduct repairs on U.S. and foreign manufactured vehicles
• Service both gasoline and diesel engines
• Repair motorcycles and bicycles
• Operate mission vehicles and forklifts
• Communicate and coordinate with Motor Pool colleagues and Facilities Maintenance team members

Required Qualifications

Education

• Completion of Primary School
• Completion of automotive technical training (2 years minimum)

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in general technical automotive mechanic services
• Demonstrated experience with repairs on U.S. and foreign manufactured vehicles
• Experience with both gasoline and diesel engines

Language Requirements

• English: Limited knowledge (Reading, Writing, Speaking)
• French: Good working knowledge (Reading, Writing, Speaking) — may be tested

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to drive all mission vehicles and operate forklift
• Valid local commercial driving license (Class "D")
• Strong communication skills with team members and colleagues
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments

Employment Terms

Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Salary: CFA 8,824,957 per annum (starting salary, Position Grade: FSN-06) for Ordinarily Resident (OR) applicants

Note: All Ordinarily Resident applicants must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.