Diesel Technician (Bus Depot)

Keep trucks on the road and earning at the long-distance trucking fleet in Cape Town CBD. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The work is in Cape Town CBD, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Repair gearboxes, differentials and clutches on heavy vehicles
• Record parts used and hours worked on the fleet system
• Diagnose electronic engine faults with a heavy-duty diagnostic laptop
• Fault-find AdBlue and aftertreatment systems on newer engines
• Service trucks and trailers on the planned maintenance schedule
• Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters

• Solid understanding of air brake systems
• At least 3 years on heavy commercial vehicles or plant
• Code 14 licence so you can move and test trucks
• Diesel mechanic trade test certificate
• Experience with electronic diagnostics on modern diesel engines

• Hydraulic systems training
• Auto electrical skills
• PrDP for road tests with loaded vehicles

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

• Your Code 14 is a big plus. Put it right below your name, not at the bottom of the CV.
• List the truck and engine types you have worked on, including electronic systems. Fleet managers screen for those.