DIESEL AND PETROL MECHANICS

Kabstrading Co; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Kabstrading Co in Durban seeks a skilled truck and trailer maintenance technician to perform scheduled maintenance, diagnose faults, and support emergency repairs. You will use advanced diagnostic equipment and maintain accurate service reports.

The role emphasizes safety compliance, root-cause analysis, and mentoring junior technicians as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining trucks and trailers.
• Ability to diagnose engine, transmission, braking, suspension and electrical faults.
• Experience using advanced diagnostic equipment and scanning software.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and service reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on trucks and trailers.
• Diagnose and repair engine, transmission, braking, suspension and electrical faults.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and root-cause analysis.
• Use advanced diagnostic equipment and scanning software to identify faults.
• Complete accurate maintenance records and service reports.
• Assist with roadside breakdowns and emergency repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and workshop procedures.
• Support and mentor junior technicians where required.

Skills

Truck maintenance

Diagnostics

Root-cause analysis

Safety procedures

Maintenance records

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on trucks, and trailers.
• Diagnose and repair engine, transmission, braking, suspension, and electrical faults.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and root-cause analysis.
• Use advanced diagnostic equipment and scanning software to identify faults.
• Complete accurate maintenance records and service reports.
• Assist with roadside breakdowns and emergency repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and workshop procedures.
• Support and mentor junior technicians where required.