Diesel Engine Diagnostics & Heavy Machinery Technician

Kabstrading Co; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kabstrading Co is seeking a skilled diesel mechanic in KwaZulu-Natal to diagnose, service and repair diesel engines across a range of vehicles and equipment. You will read manuals, use diagnostics, and perform preventative maintenance to ensure reliability and minimize downtime for customers in the regional energy and transport sectors.

The role requires careful fault finding in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults in diesel engines and related systems.
• Servicing and maintaining diesel engines (trucks, plant equipment, generators, buses or heavy machinery).
• Repairing or replacing engine components — fuel injectors, turbochargers, pumps, filters, cooling systems.
• Conducting routine preventative maintenance and scheduled services.
• Overhauling engines, gearboxes and drivetrains where required.
• Testing repaired vehicles/equipment to confirm faults are resolved.
• Reading and interpreting technical manuals, wiring diagrams and diagnostic software output.
• Using diagnostic tools and computerised diagnostic equipment.

Job description

Kabstrading Co is seeking a skilled diesel mechanic in KwaZulu-Natal to diagnose, service and repair diesel engines across a range of vehicles and equipment. You will read manuals, use diagnostics, and perform preventative maintenance to ensure reliability and minimize downtime for customers in the regional energy and transport sectors.

The role requires careful fault finding in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to safety standards.