Field Service Diesel Mechanic (Roadside Breakdowns)

You'll service and repair heavy diesel vehicles for the agricultural equipment dealer in Brackenfell. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Location: Brackenfell, Western 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.

• Carry out pre-roadworthy checks before the vehicle goes for COF testing
• Inspect tyres, fifth wheels and kingpins for wear and damage
• Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters
• Repair gearboxes, differentials and clutches on heavy vehicles
• Repair hydraulics on tippers, cranes and tail-lifts
• Attend roadside breakdowns in the service truck

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

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

• Provident fund and funeral cover
• Overtime available most weeks
• Standby and call-out allowance

• 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.