Diesel Technician (Bus Depot)

Keep trucks on the road and earning at the truck dealership workshop in Boksburg. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

This post is in Boksburg (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters
• Service trucks and trailers on the planned maintenance schedule
• Carry out pre-roadworthy checks before the vehicle goes for COF testing
• Repair gearboxes, differentials and clutches on heavy vehicles
• Record parts used and hours worked on the fleet system
• Fault-find AdBlue and aftertreatment systems on newer engines

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

• Brand-specific heavy vehicle courses
• Auto electrical skills
• PrDP for road tests with loaded vehicles

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

• 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.