Field Service Diesel Mechanic (Roadside Breakdowns) – Fixed-Term

You'll service and repair heavy diesel vehicles for the municipal bus depot in Centurion. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll report in Centurion. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters
• Fault-find AdBlue and aftertreatment systems on newer engines
• Carry out pre-roadworthy checks before the vehicle goes for COF testing
• Repair gearboxes, differentials and clutches on heavy vehicles
• 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

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

• Brand-specific heavy vehicle courses
• Hydraulic systems training

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

• List the truck and engine types you have worked on, including electronic systems. Fleet managers screen for those.
• Your Code 14 is a big plus. Put it right below your name, not at the bottom of the CV.