Diesel & Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Kabstrading Co; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Kabstrading Co in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a diesel mechanic to diagnose faults and service diesel engines on various heavy equipment. The role involves repairing components, performing scheduled maintenance, and testing post-repair to ensure issues are resolved.

Applicants should be proficient with reading technical manuals and using diagnostic tools to interpret outputs from modern diesel systems. A hands-on, field-based technician is preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults in diesel engines.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and diagnostic outputs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults in diesel engines.
• Service and maintain diesel engines on trucks, plant equipment, generators, buses, or heavy machinery.
• Repair or replace engine components — fuel injectors, turbochargers, pumps, filters, cooling systems.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance and scheduled services.
• Overhaul engines, gearboxes, and drivetrains where required.
• Test repaired vehicles/equipment to confirm faults are resolved.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and diagnostic software output.
• Use diagnostic tools and computerised diagnostic equipment.

Skills

Diagnosing faults

Preventative maintenance

Reading diagrams

Engine servicing

Tools

Diagnostic software

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Kabstrading Co in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a diesel mechanic to diagnose faults and service diesel engines on various heavy equipment. The role involves repairing components, performing scheduled maintenance, and testing post-repair to ensure issues are resolved.

Applicants should be proficient with reading technical manuals and using diagnostic tools to interpret outputs from modern diesel systems. A hands-on, field-based technician is preferred for this position.