Truck Mechanic (Fleet Workshop)

How2Apply Talent Network
Vereeniging, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Automotive Code 14
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Job Description

You'll service and repair heavy diesel vehicles for the truck dealership workshop in Vereeniging. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

Location: Vereeniging, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What your day looks like

  • Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters
  • Repair gearboxes, differentials and clutches on heavy vehicles
  • Attend roadside breakdowns in the service truck
  • Repair hydraulics on tippers, cranes and tail-lifts
  • Record parts used and hours worked on the fleet system
  • Inspect tyres, fifth wheels and kingpins for wear and damage
  • Fault-find AdBlue and aftertreatment systems on newer engines

You'll need

  • Physically fit for work under trucks and on pits
  • Code 14 licence so you can move and test trucks
  • Diesel mechanic trade test certificate
  • Willing to do standby and roadside call-outs
  • Solid understanding of air brake systems

What you get

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: diesel mechanic trade certificate, Code 14 licence and PrDP plus ID copy with a recent certification stamp.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Vereeniging; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • Your Code 14 is a big plus. Put it right below your name, not at the bottom of the CV.
  • List the truck and engine types you have worked on, including electronic systems. Fleet managers screen for those.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationVereeniging, Gauteng
CategoryAutomotive
Experience3+ years
LicenseCode 14
Posted10 October 2026
Closing Date6 November 2026
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