Agricultural Diesel Mechanic (Tractors & Harvesters)

Every hour a truck stands still costs money. This long-distance trucking fleet in Durban Central needs a mechanic who can fix it quickly. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The work is in Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Repair gearboxes, differentials and clutches on heavy vehicles
• Record parts used and hours worked on the fleet system
• Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters
• Fault-find AdBlue and aftertreatment systems on newer engines
• Attend roadside breakdowns in the service truck
• Service trucks and trailers on the planned maintenance schedule
• Repair hydraulics on tippers, cranes and tail-lifts

• Experience with electronic diagnostics on modern diesel engines
• Code 14 licence so you can move and test trucks
• Solid understanding of air brake systems
• Willing to do standby and roadside call-outs

• Hydraulic systems training
• Auto electrical skills

• Heavy-duty tools supplied by the workshop
• Provident fund and funeral cover
• Standby and call-out allowance

• Mention roadside or field experience. Many fleets need mechanics who can work alone at a breakdown.
• List the truck and engine types you have worked on, including electronic systems. Fleet managers screen for those.