Diesel Technician (Bus Depot)

Keep trucks on the road and earning at the truck dealership workshop in Gqeberha. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Home base is a truck dealership workshop on the Gqeberha side of Eastern Cape.

• Carry out pre-roadworthy checks before the vehicle goes for COF testing
• Repair gearboxes, differentials and clutches on heavy vehicles
• Diagnose electronic engine faults with a heavy-duty diagnostic laptop
• Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters
• Record parts used and hours worked on the fleet system
• Attend roadside breakdowns in the service truck
• Fault-find AdBlue and aftertreatment systems on newer engines

• Diesel mechanic trade test certificate
• Willing to do standby and roadside call-outs
• At least 3 years on heavy commercial vehicles or plant
• 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
• Provident fund and funeral cover
• Heavy-duty tools supplied by the workshop

• 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.