Diesel Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Diesel Mechanic to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining stock and inventory;
  • Running diagnostic tests on the construction machinery and vehicles;
  • Ensuring the cleanliness of the work environment;
  • Replacing construction machinery parts, steering mechanisms, transmissions and braking systems;
  • Checking vehicles and machinery for damaged parts;
  • Maintaining records of parts and services;
  • Test driving construction vehicles.

Requirements:

  • Experience with maintaining, repairing and servicing trucks / tankers;
  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience;
  • Experience maintaining log books and expenditure records;
  • No qualifications or trade test required but solid experience is essential;
  • Excellent verbal and written English skills;
  • Valid Drivers license;
  • Matric;
  • Ability to complete service reports;
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in the heavy automotive industry;
  • Candidates must have at least Vocational Diploma / Short Course Certificate;
  • Qualification as a diesel or automotive mechanic or relevant trade;
  • Experience with hydraulic and electrical systems;
  • Minimum of 3 years’ operational basic Diesel Mechanic experience post qualifying as artisan;
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ operational Earthmoving Equipment experience (Essential);
  • Minimum of N3 Theoretical Engineering Certificate (Diesel Mechanic).