Diesel Fitter (Forklift Fleet)

You'll service and repair heavy diesel vehicles for the earthmoving plant hire company in Stellenbosch. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Fault-find AdBlue and aftertreatment systems on newer engines
• Service trucks and trailers on the planned maintenance schedule
• Repair hydraulics on tippers, cranes and tail-lifts
• Record parts used and hours worked on the fleet system
• Carry out pre-roadworthy checks before the vehicle goes for COF testing
• Repair gearboxes, differentials and clutches on heavy vehicles

• Experience with electronic diagnostics on modern diesel engines
• Solid understanding of air brake systems
• Diesel mechanic trade test certificate
• Physically fit for work under trucks and on pits

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

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

• Your Code 14 is a big plus. Put it right below your name, not at the bottom of the CV.
• Mention roadside or field experience. Many fleets need mechanics who can work alone at a breakdown.