Hydraulics Technician

Job Mail • Bachelor's Degree • 5 days ago
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≈ $12k – $25k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (South Africa)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp
Employment
Contractor

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026. Job Mail scores C on the Alion truth index.

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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.
jobmail.co.za • HQ: Pretoria, South Africa • Job Boards & Aggregators • Est. 1997
Minimum Requirements:
  • Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent.
  • Relevant qualification in hydraulics, mechanical engineering, fitting and turning, or a related technical field.
  • 3-5 years’ relevant experience in hydraulic maintenance and repair.
  • Practical experience working on mobile hydraulic equipment, commercial vehicles, trailers, or material-handling equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret hydraulic diagrams and technical documentation.
  • Valid driver's licence.
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
  • Experience in a logistics, transport, fleet, warehousing, or heavy-equipment environment.
  • Experience with tail lifts, loading systems, tipping equipment, compactors, truck-mounted equipment, or similar systems.
  • Hydraulic hose assembly experience.
  • Welding and basic fabrication skills.
  • Experience with preventive maintenance systems or CMMS.
  • Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems and components.
  • Hydraulic pressure and flow testing.
  • Mechanical fault-finding.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Diagnose hydraulic faults using appropriate testing equipment and technical procedures.
  • Inspect, repair, replace, and maintain hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, hoses, pipes, fittings, and related components.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on hydraulic systems.
  • Conduct hydraulic pressure, flow, and leakage tests.
  • Strip, rebuild, and test hydraulic cylinders and other hydraulic components.
  • Manufacture and replace hydraulic hoses and fittings where required.
  • Identify the root cause of hydraulic failures and recommend corrective action.
  • Carry out hydraulic repairs on trucks, trailers, tail lifts, compactors, loading equipment, forklifts, and other fleet or warehouse equipment.
  • Read and interpret hydraulic schematics, technical manuals, and equipment specifications.
  • Inspect equipment for potential hydraulic safety hazards.
  • Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, parts used, and equipment downtime.
  • Ensure all repairs comply with company maintenance procedures and applicable health and safety requirements.
  • Work closely with mechanics, electricians, fleet controllers, and operations personnel to minimise vehicle and equipment downtime.
  • Maintain tools, diagnostic equipment, and the workshop in a safe and orderly condition.
  • Provide technical input when sourcing replacement hydraulic components.
  • Assist with emergency breakdowns and field repairs when required.
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