Diesel Fitter (Forklift Fleet)

You'll service and repair heavy diesel vehicles for the long-distance trucking fleet in George. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

Location: George, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters
• Repair gearboxes, differentials and clutches on heavy vehicles
• Inspect tyres, fifth wheels and kingpins for wear and damage
• Repair hydraulics on tippers, cranes and tail-lifts
• Diagnose electronic engine faults with a heavy-duty diagnostic laptop
• Record parts used and hours worked on the fleet system
• Attend roadside breakdowns in the service truck

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

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

• 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.