Diesel Mechanic (Heavy Commercial Trucks)

The municipal bus depot in Johannesburg CBD needs a trade-tested diesel mechanic for workshop and field work. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The site is in Johannesburg CBD; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Service trucks and trailers on the planned maintenance schedule
• Repair gearboxes, differentials and clutches on heavy vehicles
• Diagnose electronic engine faults with a heavy-duty diagnostic laptop
• Inspect tyres, fifth wheels and kingpins for wear and damage
• Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters
• Record parts used and hours worked on the fleet system

• Willing to do standby and roadside call-outs
• Experience with electronic diagnostics on modern diesel engines
• Physically fit for work under trucks and on pits
• Solid understanding of air brake systems
• Code 14 licence so you can move and test trucks

• Brand-specific heavy vehicle courses
• Hydraulic systems training

• Standby and call-out allowance
• Provident fund and funeral cover
• Heavy-duty tools supplied by the workshop
• 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.