Technician – Trucks (Heavy Commercial Vehicles)
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CFAO Motors is hiring a middle-level Technician for heavy commercial vehicles in Kisumu, Kenya. The role involves diagnosing, servicing, and repairing Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses, Hino, Hyundai, and Sinotruk units to minimize fleet downtime and meet branch revenue targets. A Diploma or Certificate in Automotive Engineering or Motor Vehicle Technology is required, and the position is full-time with a deadline of 30 September 2026.
- Diagnose and repair Mercedes-Benz, Hino, Hyundai, and Sinotruk trucks
- Field and roadside breakdown support for commercial fleet customers
- Diploma or Certificate in Automotive Engineering required
- Full-time role based in Kisumu, Kenya
- Salary open; application deadline 30 September 2026
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Original source description
Job Title: Technician – Trucks (Heavy Commercial Vehicles)
Date Posted: 22/09/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Middle
Employer: CFAO Motors
Industry: Engineering
Salary: Open
Location: Kisumu
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 30/09/2026
Engineering Jobs, CFAO Motors Jobs. Responsible for servicing and repairing heavy commercial vehicles, carrying out diagnostics, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, inspecting vehicle systems, identifying mechanical and electrical faults, replacing defective components, and maintaining accurate service records. Requires a Diploma or Certificate in Automotive Engineering, Motor Vehicle Technology, or a related field. The position is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work.
Job Purpose
This role is responsible for the accurate diagnosis, service and repair of customer trucks — mainly Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses, Hino, Hyundai and Sinotruk units — in line with the ‘fix it right the first time’ standard. The role exists to minimize vehicle downtime for commercial fleet customers, support high customer satisfaction and retention, and attain revenue and throughput targets for the branch.]
Key
Responsibilities
- Conduct road tests and on-site verification before and after repair to confirm the reported symptoms have been resolved, and the unit is safe to release.
- Carry out repairs as well as scheduled trucks maintenance in line with CFAO Mobility Kenya Limited quality standards and the brand-specific service schedules, for high customer satisfaction and retention rates.
- Carry out systematic fault diagnosis on truck engines, transmissions, driveline, braking, electrical and electronic systems using approved brand diagnostic equipment and software to establish root cause before any parts are replaced.
- Interpret fault codes, live data, wiring diagrams and workshop manuals to confirm the actual failure rather than replacing components on suspicion, so as to control comeback repairs and unnecessary parts consumption.
- Attend to field and roadside breakdowns for customer fleets, carrying out on-site diagnosis and deciding whether the unit can be repaired in the field or must be recovered to the workshop.
- Support less experienced technicians with the diagnosis of complex repairs/service to ensure customers are provided with high-quality service, and to pass on
Experience
- and knowledge to the less experienced team.
- Support the reception team with on-site advice to customers on issues of concern to ensure customers are assured of quality service within agreeable timelines.
- Advise customers through service advisors on the reparability of their vehicles, as well as the time required, without compromising on company policy, to ensure minimal complaints from customers.
- Respond to and handle customers’ complaints promptly to avert misunderstandings and the risk of losing customers.
- Prepare timely, clear and precise defect reports in order to upsell and consequently generate more revenue for the branch.
- Prepare accurate technical and warranty failure reports supported by diagnostic printouts and photographs, to support warranty claims to the brand principals and protect the branch against claim rejections.
- Maintain and account for diagnostic equipment, special service tools and calibration status, and report defects promptly.
- Prepare reports in line with the department guidelines to ensure management is informed about performance in a timely manner.
- Qualifications
- Minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role
- At least 5 years’ working
- as a technician, of which a minimum of 3 years must be on heavy commercial vehicles or trucks
- Diploma in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering (or a Craft Certificate in Automotive Engineering with demonstrable heavy commercial vehicle experience).
- Certified Technician — Diagnostic Technician level, or equivalent brand certification in Mercedes-Benz, Hino, Hyundai or Sinotruk truck products. Exposure to other CFAO commercial products (Toyota, Suzuki) is an added advantage.
- Valid driving license covering heavy commercial vehicles, to allow road testing of trucks.
- Training in auto-electrical and vehicle electronics is an added advantage.
- Demonstrable hands-on
- with brand diagnostic software and scan tools, and the ability to read and work from wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
- supporting commercial fleet customers, including field or roadside breakdown attendance, is an added advantage.