Senior Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic – Fleet Diagnostics

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Overtime opportunities

Medical aid contributions

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, invites an experienced Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair a large fleet of commercial trucks and buses in a state-of-the-art workshop. The role focuses on diesel engines, hydraulics, and vehicle systems with safety and reliability at the fore.

You will perform diagnostics, preventive maintenance, engine overhauls, fuel system services, and component repairs while keeping accurate service records.

Qualifications

• Six+ years of hands-on experience on heavy-duty trucks or buses.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines and repair techniques.
• Experience with heavy-duty manufacturers (Scania, Volvo, MAN, Mercedes-Benz) is advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license, Code 10 or EC endorsement preferred.
• Must be willing to relocate to Rustenburg.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics on heavy-duty diesel engines, transmissions, drivelines, and braking systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and routine servicing on fleet vehicles.
• Execute repairs including engine overhauls, turbocharger replacements, and fuel system services.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, suspension, and steering components.
• Use diagnostic tools for accurate fault finding and interpret service manuals.

Skills

Diesel engines

Heavy-duty repair

Diagnostics

Vehicle systems knowledge

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, invites an experienced Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair a large fleet of commercial trucks and buses in a state-of-the-art workshop. The role focuses on diesel engines, hydraulics, and vehicle systems with safety and reliability at the fore.

You will perform diagnostics, preventive maintenance, engine overhauls, fuel system services, and component repairs while keeping accurate service records.