Field Service Diesel Mechanic (Roadside Breakdowns)

Keep trucks on the road and earning at the municipal bus depot in Bloemfontein. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll be based at a municipal bus depot in Bloemfontein. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

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

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

• Brand-specific heavy vehicle courses
• PrDP for road tests with loaded vehicles

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