Farm Equipment Technician: Diagnostics & Repairs

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Vor Ort; ZAR 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Overtime opportunities

Training and development

Stable role with key service provider

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Welkom seeks an experienced Agricultural Equipment Technician to maintain, repair and service a range of agricultural machinery. You will ensure equipment operates safely, minimize downtime, and support farm operations with hands-on mechanical expertise.

The role requires diagnostics skills, knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics and electrical systems, and the ability to read schematics. A valid driver’s license and relevant mechanical certification are highly valued.

Qualifikationen

• Experience as a Mechanic or Technician in heavy machinery or agricultural equipment.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex mechanical issues.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals and schematics.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Certification in relevant mechanical disciplines is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on tractors, harvesters, planters, and other agricultural machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues with farm equipment.
• Conduct pre-season inspections and prepare equipment for planting and harvesting seasons.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair work performed.
• Order and manage spare parts inventory to ensure timely availability.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with company standards.

Kenntnisse

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

Reading schematics

Driver's license

Ausbildung

Mechanical certification

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Welkom seeks an experienced Agricultural Equipment Technician to maintain, repair and service a range of agricultural machinery. You will ensure equipment operates safely, minimize downtime, and support farm operations with hands-on mechanical expertise.

The role requires diagnostics skills, knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics and electrical systems, and the ability to read schematics. A valid driver’s license and relevant mechanical certification are highly valued.