Truck Mechanic (Fleet Workshop)

You'll service and repair heavy diesel vehicles for the municipal bus depot in Sandton. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The work is in Sandton, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Repair hydraulics on tippers, cranes and tail-lifts
• Carry out pre-roadworthy checks before the vehicle goes for COF testing
• Diagnose electronic engine faults with a heavy-duty diagnostic laptop
• Attend roadside breakdowns in the service truck
• Service trucks and trailers on the planned maintenance schedule
• Repair gearboxes, differentials and clutches on heavy vehicles
• Record parts used and hours worked on the fleet system

• Willing to do standby and roadside call-outs
• Solid understanding of air brake systems
• Code 14 licence so you can move and test trucks
• Experience with electronic diagnostics on modern diesel engines
• At least 3 years on heavy commercial vehicles or plant

• Brand-specific heavy vehicle courses
• Hydraulic systems training

• Standby and call-out allowance
• Provident fund and funeral cover
• 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.