Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Fleet Upkeep & Training

Placements24; Richards Bay; In loco; ZAR 360.000 - 480.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Medical & retirement benefits

Tools & service vehicle

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our client’s Richards Bay operations. The role focuses on diagnosing, servicing and repairing diesel engines, hydraulics and electrical systems across a mining, construction or industrial fleet.

Candidates should have a formal heavy equipment diesel mechanic qualification, at least five years’ hands-on experience, and proficiency with diagnostic software.

Competenze

• Formal qualification as a Heavy Equipment or Diesel Mechanic (trade certificate or NQF level).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience on heavy‑duty construction, mining or industrial equipment.
• Proven ability to repair diesel engines, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Experience with diagnostic software and heavy equipment manufacturers’ tools.

Mansioni

• Diagnose, service and repair excavators, loaders, trucks and related machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance: oil changes, lubrication, filter changes and inspections.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and electrical failures.
• Disassemble/inspect/replace worn parts; ensure proper reassembly and testing.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify root causes; document findings and actions.
• Conduct safety inspections before and after maintenance; uphold safety standards.
• Maintain maintenance records, parts used and time spent on each job.
• Order and manage spare parts inventory to ensure uptime.

Conoscenze

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

Heavy equipment experience

Manuals & schematics

Driver's license

Formazione

Heavy Equipment/Diesel Mechanic qualification

Strumenti

Diagnostic software

Manufacturer diagnostics equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our client’s Richards Bay operations. The role focuses on diagnosing, servicing and repairing diesel engines, hydraulics and electrical systems across a mining, construction or industrial fleet.

Candidates should have a formal heavy equipment diesel mechanic qualification, at least five years’ hands-on experience, and proficiency with diagnostic software.