Diesel Technician (Bus Depot) – Immediate Start

The long-distance trucking fleet in Kempton Park needs a trade-tested diesel mechanic for workshop and field work. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is Kempton Park-based, with most of your time spent at a long-distance trucking fleet. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters
• Attend roadside breakdowns in the service truck
• Service trucks and trailers on the planned maintenance schedule
• Diagnose electronic engine faults with a heavy-duty diagnostic laptop
• Inspect tyres, fifth wheels and kingpins for wear and damage

• Physically fit for work under trucks and on pits
• Willing to do standby and roadside call-outs
• Experience with electronic diagnostics on modern diesel engines
• Code 14 licence so you can move and test trucks
• Diesel mechanic trade test certificate
• Solid understanding of air brake systems

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

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

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