Diesel Mechanic (Heavy Commercial Trucks) – Experienced

You'll service and repair heavy diesel vehicles for the agricultural equipment dealer in Prospecton. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The work is in Prospecton, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters
• Service trucks and trailers on the planned maintenance schedule
• Inspect tyres, fifth wheels and kingpins for wear and damage
• Diagnose electronic engine faults with a heavy-duty diagnostic laptop
• Repair gearboxes, differentials and clutches on heavy vehicles
• Repair hydraulics on tippers, cranes and tail-lifts

• Physically fit for work under trucks and on pits
• At least 3 years on heavy commercial vehicles or plant
• Solid understanding of air brake systems
• Willing to do standby and roadside call-outs
• Experience with electronic diagnostics on modern diesel engines

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

• 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.