Yellow Machine Mechanic (Earthmoving Plant)

Every hour a truck stands still costs money. This municipal bus depot in Pretoria East needs a mechanic who can fix it quickly. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll be based at a municipal bus depot in Pretoria East. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Fault-find AdBlue and aftertreatment systems on newer engines
• Repair hydraulics on tippers, cranes and tail-lifts
• Inspect tyres, fifth wheels and kingpins for wear and damage
• Record parts used and hours worked on the fleet system
• Attend roadside breakdowns in the service truck

• Solid understanding of air brake systems
• Willing to do standby and roadside call-outs
• Physically fit for work under trucks and on pits
• Diesel mechanic trade test certificate
• At least 3 years on heavy commercial vehicles or plant
• Experience with electronic diagnostics on modern diesel engines

• Provident fund and funeral cover
• Heavy-duty tools supplied by the workshop
• 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.