Agricultural Diesel Mechanic (Tractors & Harvesters)

The municipal bus depot in Pretoria East needs a trade-tested diesel mechanic for workshop and field work. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The site is in Pretoria East; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Diagnose electronic engine faults with a heavy-duty diagnostic laptop
• Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters
• Inspect tyres, fifth wheels and kingpins for wear and damage
• Repair gearboxes, differentials and clutches on heavy vehicles
• Attend roadside breakdowns in the service truck

• Physically fit for work under trucks and on pits
• Experience with electronic diagnostics on modern diesel engines
• Code 14 licence so you can move and test trucks
• Solid understanding of air brake systems
• Diesel mechanic trade test certificate
• Willing to do standby and roadside call-outs

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

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