Diesel Technician (Bus Depot)

You'll service and repair heavy diesel vehicles for the earthmoving plant hire company in Somerset West. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The site is in Somerset West; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

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

• Solid understanding of air brake systems
• Code 14 licence so you can move and test trucks
• Willing to do standby and roadside call-outs
• At least 3 years on heavy commercial vehicles or plant
• Physically fit for work under trucks and on pits

• Brand-specific heavy vehicle courses
• Hydraulic systems training

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

• 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.