Diesel Mechanic

Route Management; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Route Management in Pinetown is looking for an experienced Truck Mechanic to provide diagnostics and maintenance for various vehicle types. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in the commercial motor industry and demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, diagnosing electrical issues, and ensuring optimal vehicle performance. A deep understanding of the automotive trucking industry is essential, along with fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years in a similar role as Truck Mechanic or Service Advisor.
• Experience in a Commercial Motor Industry environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing problems.
• Routine maintenance tasks including checking oil, air brakes, and lubricating parts.
• Fixing electrical components and repairing or replacing worn parts.
• Preventing the development of new problems.

Skills

Truck experience

Knowledge of air brakes

Knowledge of petrol engines

Strong diagnostics skills

Equipment maintenance skills

Vehicle maintenance skills

Troubleshooting abilities

Experience with construction and earthmoving equipment

Experience with forklifts

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of automotive trucking industry

Fluent in English

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