Technician (Diesel Mechanic)

HFR; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

HFR is seeking a qualified diesel mechanic to maintain and repair a fleet of trucks in the East Rand. You will rebuild gearboxes and engines, run diagnostics, and plan servicing with the team.

The role requires 5 years post trade test experience, including 3 years in a senior position, and a Trade Certificate. Afrikaans/English communication is preferred, and a Code 14 license will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Qualified Diesel mechanic with a Trade Certificate.
• 5 years post trade test experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Experience with Scania and Volvo is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the team operates in accordance with the company’s standards.
• Rebuilds of differentials, gearboxes and engines as essential skills.
• Run diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpret results to propose solutions.
• Prepare work plans after fully scoping issues.
• Perform inspections per manufacturer requirements and truck specifications.
• Inspect vehicle systems including suspensions, steering and exhausts.
• Carry out servicing and mechanical repairs on trucks at depot.
• Identify spare requirements and maintain maintenance records.
• Communicate with service advisor, team and operations on service intervals.
• Ensure handover and maintenance activities are performed correctly.
• Conduct field visits during emergencies or breakdowns.
• Test drive repaired vehicles to gauge performance.
• Maintain parts inventory and serviced vehicle records.

Skills

Diesel engine maintenance

Team leadership

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

English/Afrikaans communication

Education

Trade Certificate in Diesel Mechanics

Job description

The role will be responsible for the maintenance and repairs of a fleet of trucks within a logistics company. The ideal candidate should have experience with Scania and Volvo. The candidate must be able to rebuild gearboxes and engines.

• Required to work shifts, overtime, standby and be available for callouts should the need arise, this includes working nights shifts when required and weekends (including Sundays).
• Qualified Diesel mechanic with Trade Certificate through a recognised/accredited institution essential.
• Note that should you not be qualified your application will be automatically rejected.
• Valid driver’s license – Code 14, will be advantageous.
• 5 years post trade test experience with at least 3 years being in a senior position.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic systems and hydraulics, will be advantageous.
• Must have reliable transport and live within East Rand area or be willing to relocate to East Rand.
• Independent, self-motivate, proactive thinker with the ability to do own job planning.
• Sound written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in English and or Afrikaans will be preferable.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that the team operates in accordance with the company’s standards.
• Rebuilds off Diffs, Gearboxes and Engines is an essential skill.
• Running diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpreting the results to offer suitable solutions.
• Preparing work plans after fully scoping out the issues.
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Manufactures requirements and specification of the Truck being service.
• Inspecting vehicle systems, including suspensions, steering and exhausts.
• To carry out the servicing and mechanical / technical repairs on trucks whilst in the depot, which are schedule for the specific repairs.
• Identify spares requirements for vehicles.
• Maintain and create job cards for maintenance records.
• Communicate with service advisor, team members and the operations department on service intervals and ensuring that the work is performed timeously and correctly as required by operations.
• Ensuring that handover and maintenance activities performed correctly.
• Conducting field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown.
• Test driving repaired vehicles to gauge their performance.
• Maintaining records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles.