Truck Mechanic (Fleet Workshop)

You'll service and repair heavy diesel vehicles for the earthmoving plant hire company in East London. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

This post is in East London (Eastern Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

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

• Willing to do standby and roadside call-outs
• Experience with electronic diagnostics on modern diesel engines
• Diesel mechanic trade test certificate
• Solid understanding of air brake systems

• PrDP for road tests with loaded vehicles
• Hydraulic systems training

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

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