Diesel Technician (Bus Depot)

Every hour a truck stands still costs money. This long-distance trucking fleet in Johannesburg CBD needs a mechanic who can fix it quickly. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Location: Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Service trucks and trailers on the planned maintenance schedule
• Repair hydraulics on tippers, cranes and tail-lifts
• Fault-find AdBlue and aftertreatment systems on newer engines
• Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters
• Inspect tyres, fifth wheels and kingpins for wear and damage

• Physically fit for work under trucks and on pits
• At least 3 years on heavy commercial vehicles or plant
• 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
• Diesel mechanic trade test certificate

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

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

• 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.