Heavy-Duty Vehicle Mechanic — Modern Fleet & Training

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom seeks a qualified Heavy Duty Vehicle Mechanic to join a busy workshop. You will maintain, repair, and overhaul a fleet of heavy trucks and machinery to keep operations safe and compliant.

You will diagnose, repair, and service diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and braking systems while meeting safety standards and manufacturer specs. A strong focus on reliability and efficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Heavy Duty Mechanic or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, and hydraulics.
• Experience with diagnostic software and tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on heavy‑duty vehicles.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Utilize specialized tools and equipment for heavy‑duty repair.
• Ensure work meets safety standards and manufacturer specs.
• Maintain logs of maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Diesel engine knowledge

Diagnostics software

Hydraulics and braking

Reading schematics

Safety-focused

Education

Trade qualification in diesel mechanics or heavy equipment repair

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Workshop equipment

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom seeks a qualified Heavy Duty Vehicle Mechanic to join a busy workshop. You will maintain, repair, and overhaul a fleet of heavy trucks and machinery to keep operations safe and compliant.

You will diagnose, repair, and service diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and braking systems while meeting safety standards and manufacturer specs. A strong focus on reliability and efficiency is required.