Diesel Mechanic Fixed Term Contract | Germiston

Interwaste (Pty) Ltd; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a Diesel Mechanic for a 6-month contract at its Germiston branch. The candidate must have a Red Seal certification and 3-5 years of post-trade experience in maintaining and repairing trucks, trailers, and yellow plants. This role involves diagnosing faults, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Join us in shaping a sustainable future and apply now.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Supportive workplace

Commitment to sustainability

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post-trade experience required.
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic with Red Seal certification.
• Experience with trucks and trailers required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults on all earthmoving equipment.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to company standards.
• Complete daily and weekly inspection sheets.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Preventative maintenance

Mechanical proficiency

Client communication

Education

Red Seal certification

Tools

Earthmoving equipment

Mercedes trucks

Komatsu machinery

Job description

Interwaste, a leader in waste management solutions across Southern Africa, is seeking a seasoned Diesel Mechanic (FTC) to join our team at the Germiston branch for a period of 6 months. With a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence, Interwaste is dedicated to creating a better future by transforming waste challenges into impactful opportunities.

Role Overview

The Diesel Mechanic will play a pivotal role in managing our Waste Management operations by assisting in the repair and maintenance of the Company’s’ fleet. If you are a results-driven individual with a proven mechanical background, a commitment to integrity, and a desire to work for a company that makes a difference, we invite you to apply and join us in shaping a sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities

OPERATIONS

• Diagnose faults and repairs on all earthmoving equipment.
• Carry out preventative maintenance on earthmoving equipment to company standards.
• Carry out all minor and major services.
• Check machines and carry out repairs that are required.
• Complete daily and weekly inspection sheets.
• Complete all administration and submit to all relevant parties daily.
• Ordering of spares required for repair, maintenance, and services.
• Apply the necessary quality assurance methods and procedures according to OE standard.
• Apply and monitor the aspects of preventative maintenance.
• Work to the highest safety and environmental standards of the company.
• Adhere to all safety instructions as laid out on sites.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Drive the Company’s’ Zero Harm policy within your area of operations.
• Compliance with all health & safety requirements in line with the company's OHS policies & procedures.
• Work within the ISO frameworks and other required by Clients.
• Ensure all SHEQ policies and requirements are upheld and met.
• Ensure SHEQ site file is implemented and maintained.

PEOPLE

• Adhere to the principles of an ethical, honest, transparent, fair work environment.
• Communicate in a professional manner.
• Creating, maintaining, and enforcing company policies and procedures.
• Compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and affiliated professional standards.
• Promote the Code of Ethics (Integrity, Objectivity, Confidentiality and Competence).
• To be responsible for maintaining discipline by using the Company's disciplinary code and procedures, as well as attending to grievances.
• Ensure that all staff members are adequately trained as per the SLA and OSHA requirements.

COMMUNICATION AND FEEDBACK

• Build and maintain strong client relationship with the client.
• Regular communication with the client.
• Understand and manage the needs of the client.
• Ensure all your superiors are notified in a timely manner regarding aspects of your areas as deemed necessary by them.
• Deal with personnel matters such as reporting incidents, customer complaints, requesting new employees, extension of contracts and terminations to your manager.
• Ensure your manager is informed of all staff related matters that will affect the organisation in a dire manner immediately (e.g. IR).

Desired Experience & Qualification

• 3-5 Years post trade experience
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic (Red Seal certification)
• Experience with trucks and trailers (Mercedes, UD, FUSO, VOLVO etc).
• Experience with yellow plants (Komatsu , CAT ,Daewoo etc )
• Valid driver’s license (Code 14 )
• Own transport and flexibility to travel

Who We Are

Interwaste is a wholly owned subsidiary of Séché Environnement. We are Southern Africa’s leading waste management company, committed to the sustainable preservation of the environment. We leverage technological excellence and innovation to solve a range of waste problems, ensuring accountability, integrity, safety, and excellence in all our operations.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for growth and development.
• A commitment to sustainability and innovation.
• A supportive, safety-conscious, and inclusive workplace.

Join us in shaping a sustainable future. Apply now to be part of our mission!

If you’re passionate about creating a thriving workplace and are ready to contribute to a sustainable future, apply now and become part of our mission!

Candidates must apply via LinkedIn and submit their resumes for consideration. To learn more about Interwaste, visit our website. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we uphold a compliant, fair, and inclusive workplace environment. We reserve the right to not fill the position. Should you not hear back from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. If you have previously responded, please do not re-submit. Interwaste subscribes to the principles of employment equity