Agricultural Diesel Mechanic (Tractors & Harvesters)

Keep trucks on the road and earning at the municipal bus depot in Tembisa. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is Tembisa-based, with most of your time spent at a municipal bus depot.

• Repair hydraulics on tippers, cranes and tail-lifts
• Carry out pre-roadworthy checks before the vehicle goes for COF testing
• Repair gearboxes, differentials and clutches on heavy vehicles
• Record parts used and hours worked on the fleet system
• Diagnose electronic engine faults with a heavy-duty diagnostic laptop
• Inspect tyres, fifth wheels and kingpins for wear and damage

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

• Auto electrical skills
• PrDP for road tests with loaded vehicles

• Overtime available most weeks
• Heavy-duty tools supplied by the workshop
• 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.