Diesel Mechanic at Boardroom Appointments

• We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Diesel Mechanic to join an established operations team in Wadeville.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for preventative maintenance, fault-finding, diagnostics and repairs on diesel engines, heavy-duty vehicles and plant equipment. The role requires strong mechanical expertise, a high standard of workmanship and the ability to respond to breakdowns and perform field services when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance on diesel-powered vehicles and heavy equipment
• Conduct fault-finding, diagnostics and repairs on diesel engines and mechanical systems
• Maintain and repair transmissions, clutches and gearboxes, including manual and automatic systems
• Diagnose and repair steering and suspension systems
• Maintain and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Maintain hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders and hydraulic lines
• Inspect, maintain and repair air brake and pneumatic systems
• Maintain and repair drivetrains, differentials, axles and prop shafts
• Identify mechanical problems and implement effective and timely repairs
• Conduct inspections in line with required procedures and checklists
• Maintain detailed service records, job cards and maintenance schedules
• Maintain parts and inventory records
• Adhere to all safety rules, standard operating procedures and safe workshop practices
• Interpret technical manuals, mechanical drawings and diagnostic information
• Minimise equipment breakdowns and downtime through effective preventative maintenance
• Attend to breakdowns and perform field services when required
• Work after hours and participate in standby duties when required
• Communicate effectively with team members and relevant stakeholders
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship across all maintenance activities

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12
• Ability to read and write in English and Afrikaans
• Trade-tested Diesel Mechanic with a Red Seal qualification
• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience
• Own tools required; special tools will be provided
• EC driver's licence will be advantageous but is not mandatory

Technical Experience

• Extensive experience maintaining, servicing, fault-finding and repairing diesel-powered vehicles and heavy equipment
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, including diagnostics, overhauling, servicing and repairs
• Experience with manual and automatic transmissions, clutches and gearboxes
• Experience diagnosing and repairing steering and suspension systems
• Strong knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems on self-propelled vehicles
• Practical experience with hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders and hydraulic lines
• Knowledge and practical experience with air brake systems and pneumatic systems
• Experience with drivetrains, differentials, axles and prop shafts
• Experience conducting preventative and scheduled maintenance
• Plant and construction vehicle experience
• Experience working on heavy-duty vehicles, plant and construction equipment will be advantageous
• Asphalt industry experience
• Bitumen and road industry experience
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements and workshop practices
• Good record-keeping skills, including maintenance reports, job cards and service records