Diesel Technician (Bus Depot)

Every hour a truck stands still costs money. This long-distance trucking fleet in Kuruman needs a mechanic who can fix it quickly. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Location: Kuruman, Northern Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Repair gearboxes, differentials and clutches on heavy vehicles
• Attend roadside breakdowns in the service truck
• 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
• Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters

• Solid understanding of air brake systems
• 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

• Brand-specific heavy vehicle courses
• Auto electrical skills
• Hydraulic systems training

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

• 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.