Diesel Mechanic Vacancy

Wastemart; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

waste-mart(PTY)LTD's workshop department is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to perform inspection, maintenance and repairs on heavy‑duty vehicles such as trucks, trailers, forklifts and pickups. You will apply expertise in diesel engines, transmissions, brakes and electrical systems while upholding strict safety procedures and quality standards.

Requirements include a Grade 10 with artisan trade in diesel mechanics and 3–5 years' experience; fluency in English and Afrikaans; and willingness to work

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 10 and artisan trade test in diesel mechanics.
• 3–5 years' experience in maintenance and repairs of heavy‑duty trucks and trailers.
• Knowledge of transmissions, hydraulics, brakes, steering, cooling systems, gearbox and electrical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical defaults to specification.
• Communicate/report mechanical analysis to relevant stakeholders.
• Identify mechanical risk and implement preventative measures.
• Ensure that all work is performed under the strictest safety conditions.
• Delegate and mentor direct assistants.
• Perform duties within the required performance standards of the team.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Attention to detail

Stress tolerance

Decision making

Observation

Stakeholder relations

Education

Grade 10 + Artisan Diesel Mechanic

Job description

Vacancy exists at waste-mart(PTY)LTD workshop department to fulfill the role of performing inspection, maintenance and repairs on heavy duty vehicles, such as trucks, trailers, Forklifts and pickups.

Requirements and Responsibilities for Diesel Mechanic:

• Performs inspection, maintenance and repairs on heavy duty vehicles, such as trucks, trailers, forklifts, pickups, etc.
• Responsible for diesel engines, transmissions, brake systems, electrical trouble shooting, steering and cooling systems.
• Keeps track of the maintenance work on the vehicles.
• Ensures services provided are following safety procedures.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks.
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Key Performance Areas:

• Maintain and repair all mechanical defaults to specification.
• Communicate and report mechanical analysis to relevant stakeholders.
• Identify mechanical risk and exercise preventative measures.
• Ensure that all work is performed under the strictest safety conditions.
• Delegate and mentor direct assistants.
• Perform duties within the required performance standards of the team.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.

Qualifications:

• Minimum grade 10 high school certificate with artisan trade tested qualification in diesel mechanics.
• Proven experience (3 to 5 years) in the maintenance and repairs of heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
• Other experience such as transmissions, hydraulics, brake systems, steering, cooling systems, gearbox and electrical troubleshooting.
• Intermediate or advance knowledge of all makes and brands of trucks.eg Mercedes, Volvo, Scania, MAN, Freightliner etc.
• General Health and Safety knowledge pertaining to use of workshop equipment, tools and practices

Other requirements:

• Must be able to effectively work within a team
• Ability to relate to people at all levels in an organization
• Proven ability to quickly get things done in a diverse and pressurised environment
• Must be available to work extra hours to get the job done during key periods and breakdowns
• Basic command in English and Afrikaans
• Ability to work independently and without supervision on a regular basis.
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Strong attention to detail with good problem-solving abilities.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Dependability – Job requires being reliable, responsible, dependable and fulfilling obligations.
• Attention to detail – Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in work tasks.
• Leadership – Job requires delegation of tasks and instructions.
• Stress Tolerance – Job requires accepting criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Decision Making – Job requires effective and constructive decisions to resolve mechanical deficiencies. Must be able to apply good judgement.
• Observation – Job requires strong awareness and observation of mechanical and technical compliance.
• Communication – Job requires effective communication between staff, management and external stakeholders. To be customer focus.