Diesel Mechanic

Chainlink Recruitment; Springs; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Chainlink Recruitment is seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic for a permanent role in Springs, Gauteng. You will maintain, service and repair a range of diesel-powered vehicles and equipment within an abattoir environment.

Key duties include servicing trucks, tractors, front-end loaders, and diesel generators; perform fault-finding and preventative maintenance to ensure reliability and minimise downtime. The role requires hands-on experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Minimum hands-on experience as a Diesel Mechanic.
• Experience with trucks, tractors, loaders and diesel generators.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to perform servicing and preventative maintenance independently.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair 8-ton and 14-ton trucks.
• Maintain and repair tractors and front-end loaders.
• Service and maintain diesel generators.
• Perform fault-finding and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to improve reliability and minimise downtime.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on diesel-powered equipment.

Skills

Diesel engines

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Independent worker

Vehicle servicing

Diesel generators

Job description

DIESEL MECHANIC

Location: Springs, Gauteng
Industry: Abattoir / Agriculture / Heavy Equipment
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Market related

ABOUT THE ROLE

An opportunity is available for an experienced Diesel Mechanic to maintain, service and repair a range of diesel-powered vehicles and equipment within an abattoir environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Service and repair 8-ton and 14-ton trucks.
• Maintain and repair tractors and front-end loaders.
• Service and maintain diesel generators.
• Perform fault-finding and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs on diesel-powered equipment.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant hands-on experience as a Diesel Mechanic.
• Practical experience maintaining, diagnosing and repairing diesel equipment.
• Experience working on trucks, tractors, front-end loaders and diesel generators.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to perform servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance independently.