Diesel Technician/Mechanic

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Identify worn and damaged parts, such as brake boosters; exhaust systems; v-belts; seats & seatbelts; and door locks.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Adhering to all health & safety rules and regulations as stipulated by law.

Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic Trade Test
• Valid Code C, EC or EC1 (04) License
• Bus and Coach experience compulsory
• Diesel Technician Mechanic Job Responsibilities:
• Maintains diesel equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping records.

Closing Date: 14 March 2025