Trailer Technician - Steelpoort

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

Job summary

Reinhardt Transport in Steelpoort seeks a skilled Trailer Technician to perform daily servicing on trailers according to OEM specs and attend to breakdowns on depot and road. You will inspect trailers before and after work, conduct 15-minute quality checks, and ensure ISO-aligned preventative maintenance in collaboration with the Workshop Manager.

A strong candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, a related trade certificate, welding experience, a valid driver s license, and residence

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in trailer maintenance.
• Trade certificate in related fields preferred.
• Must have welding experience and a valid drivers license.

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 drivers license

Fluent English Afrikaans

Education

Trade certificate in related fields

Job description

• 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

Requirement:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in this specific field.
• Trade certificate in related fields will be beneficial
• Must have welding experience
• Valid driver’s license (applicants without a driver’s license will not be considered)
• Own vehicle required to travel from home to work.
• Must reside in the STEELPOORT area
• Must be fluent in English and Afrikaans

Remuneration:

Competitive salary – Minimum R21 500.00 CTC per month to be discussed in the interview