Diesel Mechanic

Route Management; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Route Management in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled Truck Mechanic with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in similar roles. The responsibilities include diagnosing issues, performing routine maintenance, and repairing damaged parts to ensure optimal vehicle function.

The ideal candidate should possess a Red Seal certification, strong diagnostic skills, and a solid understanding of the automotive trucking industry. The position is on-site in Gauteng and offers opportunities for hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years in same or similar role as Truck Mechanic or Service Advisor.
• Experience in repairing construction and earthmoving equipment.
• Experience in repairing forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing problems.
• Routine maintenance like checking oil, air brakes, lubrication, batteries.
• Fixing damaged electrical components and parts.
• Taking steps to prevent new problems from developing.

Skills

Truck experience

Knowledge of air brakes

Knowledge of petrol engines

Diagnostics skills

Equipment Maintenance

Vehicle Maintenance

Troubleshooting abilities

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of automotive trucking industry

Fluent in English

Education

Red seal

Job description

Qualification and Requirements

• Red seal
• Must have truck experience
• Must have knowledge of air brakes
• Must have knowledge of petrol engines
• Strong Diagnostics skills
• Equipment Maintenance and Heavy Equipment skills
• Equipment Repair and Vehicle Maintenance skills
• Troubleshooting abilities
• Experience in repairing construction and earthmoving equipment
• Experience in repairing forklifts
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent understanding of automotive trucking industry
• Fluent in English

Job Description

• Diagnosing problems.
• Routine maintenance like checking oil, air brakes, lubrication, batteries, nuts and bolts, and other items.
• Fixing damaged electrical components and parts, and repairing or replacing worn parts like brake pads, wheel bearings, and sensors.
• Taking steps to prevent new problems from developing.

Minimum of 3-5 years in same or similar role as Truck Mechanic / Service Advisor experience in a Commercial Motor Industry environment