Field Service Diesel Mechanic (Roadside Breakdowns)

Keep trucks on the road and earning at the municipal bus depot in Randburg. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

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

• Fault-find AdBlue and aftertreatment systems on newer engines
• Attend roadside breakdowns in the service truck
• Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters
• Diagnose electronic engine faults with a heavy-duty diagnostic laptop
• Repair gearboxes, differentials and clutches on heavy vehicles
• Inspect tyres, fifth wheels and kingpins for wear and damage
• Repair hydraulics on tippers, cranes and tail-lifts

• Experience with electronic diagnostics on modern diesel engines
• Willing to do standby and roadside call-outs
• Solid understanding of air brake systems
• Code 14 licence so you can move and test trucks

• 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.