Diesel Mechanic / Field Services Technician
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Salary
≈ $11k – $23k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp
Employment
Part-Time
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Job Mail is a South African online job board offering a large selection of vacancies across the country and some positions abroad. Job seekers can search and apply for jobs online, upload a CV and receive job alerts, while employers and recruitment agencies can advertise positions to a broad national audience. The brand is one of the longer-established names in South African job advertising and is operated from South Africa.
Minimum Requirements
- Matric / Grade 12
- Trade Tested / Qualified Diesel Mechanic
- Minimum 3-5 years' post-qualification experience
- Valid driver's licence
- Proven experience in field service and breakdown environments
- Strong experience with diesel engines, mechanical repairs and fault finding
- Knowledge of hydraulic systems
- Basic auto-electrical and electronic diagnostic knowledge
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and diagrams
- Experience using diagnostic and mechanical testing equipment
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Strong communication and customer-service skills
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
Advantageous Experience
Experience working with:- Heavy-duty vehicles
- Earthmoving and construction equipment
- Mining equipment
- Generators
- Compressors
- Pumps
- Industrial machinery
- Hydraulic systems
- Electronic diagnostic systems
- Fleet maintenance
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance, servicing and repairs on diesel-powered equipment.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
- Conduct field breakdowns, emergency call-outs and repairs at customer sites.
- Perform engine, transmission, drivetrain and hydraulic system repairs.
- Conduct inspections and identify potential equipment failures.
- Use diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve faults.
- Complete testing and quality checks following repairs.
- Attend to customer sites, including mines, workshops, factories and industrial environments.
- Provide professional technical support and advice to customers.
- Complete job cards, service reports, inspection sheets and other required documentation.
- Ensure all repairs comply with manufacturer specifications and company quality standards.
- Maintain company tools, equipment and service vehicles.
- Comply with all health, safety and customer site requirements.
- Participate in standby, after-hours, weekend and public holiday call-outs when required.
- Assist with equipment commissioning and installation where required.
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