Diesel Mechanic

Experience & Qualification:

• Grade12/N4
• Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate.
• Minimum 5 years experience as a Diesel Mechanic surface and underground.
• ASE Diesel Certification advantageous.
• Advanced knowledge of diesel engine components.
• Good IT and diagnostic skills.
• Proficiency with maintenance and repair tools.
• Competent B Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Must have own transport and a valid SA drivers license.
• Good general health AND a certificate of fitness (Red Ticket).

Characteristics or skills that is required:

• Sound planning (time management), and organizational abilities.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize.
• Good customer and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function on your own and within a team.
• Independent, self-motivated, proactive thinking.
• Ability to communicate in English (written & verbal) and one other official language.

Duties and responsibiolities:

• Ensure that a good standard of safety awareness is maintained.
• Ensure that section personnel comply with the requires Health and Safety and Environmental standards.
• Ensure good housekeeping standards and maintained.
• Daily, Weekly and Monthly inspections to be done.
• Running diagnostic tests on vehicles.
• Analysing diagnostic test results.
• Replacing vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions, and braking systems.
• Checking vehicle lighting systems.
• Test driving vehicles to gauge performance.
• Performing preventative maintenance on service trucks.
• Maintaining detailed records of serviced vehicles.
• Adhering to an inspection procedure checklist.
• Maintaining a parts inventory.
• Ensuring the cleanliness of the shop
• Must be able to work overtime when required.
• Must be able to work overtime when required