Diesel Fitter (Forklift Fleet)

Every hour a truck stands still costs money. This long-distance trucking fleet in Middelburg (MP) needs a mechanic who can fix it quickly. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Location: Middelburg (MP), Mpumalanga. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Repair hydraulics on tippers, cranes and tail-lifts
• Attend roadside breakdowns in the service truck
• Service trucks and trailers on the planned maintenance schedule
• Carry out pre-roadworthy checks before the vehicle goes for COF testing
• Record parts used and hours worked on the fleet system
• Repair gearboxes, differentials and clutches on heavy vehicles
• Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters

• Willing to do standby and roadside call-outs
• Solid understanding of air brake systems
• Physically fit for work under trucks and on pits
• At least 3 years on heavy commercial vehicles or plant
• Code 14 licence so you can move and test trucks
• Diesel mechanic trade test certificate

• Brand-specific heavy vehicle courses
• Auto electrical skills

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

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