Heavy Equipment Mechanic: Diagnostics & Uptime

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Modern workshop facilities

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for our mining and construction client in Bloemfontein, Free State. You will diagnose issues on excavators, loaders, bulldozers and trucks, perform preventative maintenance and carry out major repairs to maximise uptime.

The role requires strong diagnostic skills, experience with diesel engines, hydraulics and electrical systems, and the ability to work in demanding field environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Heavy Equipment Mechanic with field work.
• Deep knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Ability to read manuals and use diagnostic software.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose machinery issues across excavators, loaders, and trucks.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine oil changes.
• Repair engines, transmissions and hydraulic components.
• Repair braking, suspension and undercarriage systems.
• Use diagnostic tools to troubleshoot problems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Order and manage parts for repairs.
• Support project sites and workshop tasks.
• Provide guidance to junior mechanics.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics software

Welding & fabrication

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Manufacturer software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for our mining and construction client in Bloemfontein, Free State. You will diagnose issues on excavators, loaders, bulldozers and trucks, perform preventative maintenance and carry out major repairs to maximise uptime.

The role requires strong diagnostic skills, experience with diesel engines, hydraulics and electrical systems, and the ability to work in demanding field environments.