Job Description

SUMMARY:
-POSITION INFO:Are you an experienced and dependable mechanic with a strong background in servicing and maintaining earthmoving machinery? Our client is seeking a skilled Fleet Mechanic to join their team and take responsibility for the maintenance, repair, and inspection of a wide range of heavy-duty equipment, including excavators, loaders, bulldozers, and graders. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, has a keen eye for detail, and understands the importance of minimizing downtime in a high-demand operation. If you're proactive, safety-conscious, and passionate about keeping heavy equipment in peak condition, we want to hear from you!Minimum requirements:

• Valid drivers license
• Reliable transport
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Trade Test: Diesel Mechanic / Certified equivalent relevant fleet mechanical qualification
• Minimum of 5 years mechanical experience on yellow or earth moving equipment

Required skills:

• Must have mechanical skills and knowledge to fix TLB's, Graders, Dozers, Front End Loaders, Trucks and other heavy machinery
• Must ensure that all working areas and tools are always clean and tidy
• Must have administrative and planning experience

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for breakdowns, diagnosing faults on trucks and perform major planned routine maintenance services, repairs and adhoc duties for the Fleet, Plant and Yellow Machinery as and when required
• Ensuring that the yellow earthmoving fleet is operational and repaired with as little downtime as possible
• Travelling to the job sites
• Daily inspection of checklists completed by operators
• Regular inspections of fleet, trucks, bulldozers, and other heavy equipment for proper performance
• Diagnosing faults
• Adjusting equipment and replacing faulty parts
• Repairing damaged equipment parts
• Cleaning, lubricating, and conducting routine services on heavy-duty vehicles
• Cleaning and servicing of machine attachments like winches, blades, and side booms
• Performing major repair work when necessary
• Reporting damaged or faulty equipment to management

Remuneration:Salary is market related, relevant to experienceIMPORTANT:

• Applications close 16 May 2025
• If you did not receive feedback within 14 days, your application is unsuccessful
• Please ensure that you use the correct reference when sending your application via email
• Only candidates who meet all our client's minimum requirements will be contacted

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