Diesel Mechanic (Heavy Commercial Trucks) – Experienced

The truck dealership workshop in Durban Central needs a trade-tested diesel mechanic for workshop and field work. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The site is in Durban Central; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Attend roadside breakdowns in the service truck
• Repair hydraulics on tippers, cranes and tail-lifts
• Repair gearboxes, differentials and clutches on heavy vehicles
• Diagnose electronic engine faults with a heavy-duty diagnostic laptop
• Carry out pre-roadworthy checks before the vehicle goes for COF testing
• Record parts used and hours worked on the fleet system

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

• Standby and call-out allowance
• Provident fund and funeral cover
• Overtime available most weeks
• 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.