Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic — On-Site Repairs & Diagnostics

Barloworld Equipment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Barloworld Equipment (Pty) Ltd in Durban is seeking a skilled Diesel/Earthmoving Mechanic to perform scheduled maintenance, diagnose machine systems on customer sites, and repair earthmoving equipment in line with OEM requirements. The role requires strong problem-solving, good communication, and accurate reporting, plus basic computer literacy and a valid Code B driver’s license.

On-site travel and adherence to safety and ISO quality standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified in relevant trade (e.g. Diesel Mechanic / Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic) NQF 3.
• Machine specific technical knowledge and skills.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic technical report writing.
• Basic business and financial understanding.
• Some computer literacy (SIS, STW & ET) knowledge.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Applicable product knowledge.
• Driver’s licence – Code B.
• Understanding of supplier warranty systems, policies & procedure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and preventative maintenance and repairs as per OEM requirements.
• Systematic and efficiently troubleshoot and diagnose machine systems problems and carry out repairs on earthmoving equipment on customer sites.
• Compile accurate customer machine reports that include failure analysis, condition, service, MIRs and TAs.
• Maintain professional image when representing BWE.
• Work on specific customer sites as per customer requirements when required.
• Ensure complying to safe work practices when working on machines.
• Maintain and control contamination control standards.
• Responsible for own admin (labour booking, service reports, part returns, etc.).
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained (ISO standards).
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Technical report writing

Basic business understanding

Computer literacy

Warranty policy understanding

Education

NQF 3 Diesel/Earthmoving Mechanic

Tools

SIS

STW

ET

Job description

Barloworld Equipment (Pty) Ltd in Durban is seeking a skilled Diesel/Earthmoving Mechanic to perform scheduled maintenance, diagnose machine systems on customer sites, and repair earthmoving equipment in line with OEM requirements. The role requires strong problem-solving, good communication, and accurate reporting, plus basic computer literacy and a valid Code B driver’s license.

On-site travel and adherence to safety and ISO quality standards are essential.