Diesel Technician (Bus Depot)

Every hour a truck stands still costs money. This long-distance trucking fleet in Brackenfell needs a mechanic who can fix it quickly. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

This post is in Brackenfell (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Service trucks and trailers on the planned maintenance schedule
• Attend roadside breakdowns in the service truck
• Repair gearboxes, differentials and clutches on heavy vehicles
• Repair hydraulics on tippers, cranes and tail-lifts
• Diagnose electronic engine faults with a heavy-duty diagnostic laptop
• Carry out pre-roadworthy checks before the vehicle goes for COF testing
• Fault-find AdBlue and aftertreatment systems on newer engines

• 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
• At least 3 years on heavy commercial vehicles or plant

• Brand-specific heavy vehicle courses
• Hydraulic systems training
• Auto electrical skills

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

• 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.