Diesel Technician (Bus Depot)

How2Apply Talent Network
Centurion, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Automotive Code 14
R27 500 – R36 500/month
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Job Description

Keep trucks on the road and earning at the municipal bus depot in Centurion. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The work is in Centurion, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What you'll actually do

  • Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters
  • Fault-find AdBlue and aftertreatment systems on newer engines
  • Repair hydraulics on tippers, cranes and tail-lifts
  • 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
  • Attend roadside breakdowns in the service truck

You'll need

  • Physically fit for work under trucks and on pits
  • Diesel mechanic trade test certificate
  • Experience with electronic diagnostics on modern diesel engines
  • Code 14 licence so you can move and test trucks

Helpful, not essential

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

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: diesel mechanic trade certificate, Code 14 licence and PrDP plus ID copy with a recent certification stamp.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Centurion; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

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

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Job details
SalaryR27 500 – R36 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationCenturion, Gauteng
CategoryAutomotive
Experience4+ years
LicenseCode 14
Posted7 October 2026
Closing Date14 November 2026
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