Diesel Mechanic - Mpumalanga

TSM Consulting • Other • Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa • $50 - $200 / year • 5h ago

Diesel Mechanics is responsible for the maintenance and repair of diesel-powered vehicles. Their duties include running diagnostic tests on vehicles, test driving vehicles to gauge performance, and maintaining detailed records of the vehicles they have serviced.

Job Description

We are looking for physically fit candidates with good attention to detail for the position of Diesel Mechanic. The primary duties of a Diesel Mechanic include performing diagnostic tests on diesel vehicles to find faults, analysing diagnostic test results, and repairing or replacing engine, steering, transmission, braking, or lighting system components.

Diesel Mechanics need to be highly organized and communicate effectively, as they will be expected to maintain detailed records of serviced vehicles and interact with customers daily.

Responsibilities

Running diagnostic tests on vehicles
Follow a checklist of inspection procedures
Do routine maintenance, such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and parts
Adjust and align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and attach system components
Replacing vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions, and braking 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

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