Diesel Mechanic (Heavy Commercial Trucks)

Keep trucks on the road and earning at the earthmoving plant hire company in Klerksdorp. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

This post is Klerksdorp-based, with most of your time spent at an earthmoving plant hire company.

• Fault-find AdBlue and aftertreatment systems on newer engines
• Inspect tyres, fifth wheels and kingpins for wear and damage
• Attend roadside breakdowns in the service truck
• Record parts used and hours worked on the fleet system
• Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters
• Diagnose electronic engine faults with a heavy-duty diagnostic laptop
• Repair hydraulics on tippers, cranes and tail-lifts

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

• Brand-specific heavy vehicle courses
• Hydraulic systems training

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

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