Agricultural Diesel Mechanic (Tractors & Harvesters) – Permanent

The municipal bus depot in Johannesburg CBD needs a trade-tested diesel mechanic for workshop and field work. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

Location: Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Inspect tyres, fifth wheels and kingpins for wear and damage
• Carry out pre-roadworthy checks before the vehicle goes for COF testing
• Attend roadside breakdowns in the service truck
• Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters
• Fault-find AdBlue and aftertreatment systems on newer engines
• Repair hydraulics on tippers, cranes and tail-lifts
• Record parts used and hours worked on the fleet system

• At least 3 years on heavy commercial vehicles or plant
• Diesel mechanic trade test certificate
• Willing to do standby and roadside call-outs
• Experience with electronic diagnostics on modern diesel engines
• Solid understanding of air brake systems
• Code 14 licence so you can move and test trucks

• Brand-specific heavy vehicle courses
• Hydraulic systems training

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

• Your Code 14 is a big plus. Put it right below your name, not at the bottom of the CV.
• List the truck and engine types you have worked on, including electronic systems. Fleet managers screen for those.