Diesel Technician (Bus Depot) – Fixed-Term

You'll service and repair heavy diesel vehicles for the truck dealership workshop in Vanderbijlpark. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

You'll be based at a truck dealership workshop in Vanderbijlpark. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

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

• Code 14 licence so you can move and test trucks
• 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

• Auto electrical skills
• PrDP for road tests with loaded vehicles

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

• Mention roadside or field experience. Many fleets need mechanics who can work alone at a breakdown.
• Your Code 14 is a big plus. Put it right below your name, not at the bottom of the CV.