Diesel Mechanic (Heavy Commercial Trucks)

Keep trucks on the road and earning at the agricultural equipment dealer in Harrismith. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

This post is in Harrismith (Free State). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Carry out pre-roadworthy checks before the vehicle goes for COF testing
• 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
• Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters
• Fault-find AdBlue and aftertreatment systems on newer engines

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

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

• 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.