Truck Mechanic (Fleet Workshop)

You'll service and repair heavy diesel vehicles for the long-distance trucking fleet in Khayelitsha. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

This post is Khayelitsha-based, with most of your time spent at a long-distance trucking fleet. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters
• Fault-find AdBlue and aftertreatment systems on newer engines
• 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
• Repair gearboxes, differentials and clutches on heavy vehicles
• Service trucks and trailers on the planned maintenance schedule

• Willing to do standby and roadside call-outs
• At least 3 years on heavy commercial vehicles or plant
• Physically fit for work under trucks and on pits
• Code 14 licence so you can move and test trucks
• Diesel mechanic trade test certificate
• Experience with electronic diagnostics on modern diesel engines

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

• 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.