Diesel Technician (Bus Depot) – Experienced

The earthmoving plant hire company in Roodepoort needs a trade-tested diesel mechanic for workshop and field work. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

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

• Repair hydraulics on tippers, cranes and tail-lifts
• Diagnose electronic engine faults with a heavy-duty diagnostic laptop
• Repair gearboxes, differentials and clutches on heavy vehicles
• Service trucks and trailers on the planned maintenance schedule
• Record parts used and hours worked on the fleet system
• Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters

• At least 3 years on heavy commercial vehicles or plant
• Physically fit for work under trucks and on pits
• Willing to do standby and roadside call-outs
• Solid understanding of air brake systems

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

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

• 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.