Truck Mechanic (Fleet Workshop)

Every hour a truck stands still costs money. This municipal bus depot in Paarl needs a mechanic who can fix it quickly. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

This post is in Paarl (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Fault-find AdBlue and aftertreatment systems on newer engines
• Service trucks and trailers on the planned maintenance schedule
• Repair hydraulics on tippers, cranes and tail-lifts
• Carry out pre-roadworthy checks before the vehicle goes for COF testing
• Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters
• Record parts used and hours worked on the fleet system

• Code 14 licence so you can move and test trucks
• Diesel mechanic trade test certificate
• Physically fit for work under trucks and on pits
• Experience with electronic diagnostics on modern diesel engines

• Brand-specific heavy vehicle courses
• Auto electrical skills
• Hydraulic systems training

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

• 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.