Trailer Technician: On-Site Repairs & Breakdowns

Reinhardt Transport; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 218,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

RTG TECHNICAL SERVICES in Steelpoort is seeking a Trailer Technician to service trailers to OEM specs, attend to breakdowns, and perform daily inspections and quality checks. The role requires welding experience, a valid driver's license, and residence in the Steelpoort area.

Expect a busy workshop environment with ISO-aligned maintenance, timely prioritization of requests, and accurate job-card completion. Own transport is required to travel from home to work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in trailer maintenance/repair.
• Trade certificate in related fields preferred.
• Must have welding experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Own vehicle to travel from home to work.
• Must reside in the Steelpoort area.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.

Responsibilities

• Carry out services to trailers daily, as per the OEM specifications.
• Attend to breakdowns on the trailers in depot, on the road, normal and after hours when required.
• Inspection of trailers before/after work is performed, also carry out quality checks daily (known as 15-minute checks).
• Accurate completion of job cards and workshop applications.
• Maintain a high level of technical serviceability of the trailer section by quality work and preventative maintenance in conjunction with the ISO standard.
• Responsible for timely prioritization of all operational requests, recognizing technical deficiencies, and implementing effective solutions in conjunction with the Workshop Manager.

Skills

Welding experience

Valid driver’s license

Own vehicle

English fluency

Afrikaans fluency

Education

Trade certificate

Job description

RTG TECHNICAL SERVICES in Steelpoort is seeking a Trailer Technician to service trailers to OEM specs, attend to breakdowns, and perform daily inspections and quality checks. The role requires welding experience, a valid driver's license, and residence in the Steelpoort area.

Expect a busy workshop environment with ISO-aligned maintenance, timely prioritization of requests, and accurate job-card completion. Own transport is required to travel from home to work.