Diesel Mechanic for Yellow Machines in Ekurhuleni
Prosperitas Personnel · Ekurhuleni, East Rand, Gauteng
Overview
A great opportunity for a young Diesel Mechanic with at least 1 year of hands on experience on yellow machines. Join an established company in Ekurhuleni and work on heavy equipment in a permanent role paying R20 000 to R25 000 per month. If you are mechanically minded, available immediately and want to grow your career in the heavy plant environment, this could be your next move.
About the role
This role is perfect for a hands on Diesel Mechanic who enjoys working with heavy equipment and wants to build a long term career in the yellow machine and plant environment. You will be part of a team that keeps machinery safe, reliable and operational.
What you will do:
- Service, maintain and repair yellow machines and heavy equipment
- Diagnose mechanical and diesel faults and carry out preventative maintenance
- Repair and replace faulty mechanical components
- Assist with breakdowns and emergency repairs when needed
- Complete service records and maintenance reports
- Follow health, safety and company procedures on every job
Application note: The company needs someone who can start immediately, so make sure your CV clearly shows your availability and your hands on experience with yellow machines.
Requirements
- Relevant Diesel Mechanic qualification or trade test, or suitable technical training
- Minimum 1 year of practical experience working on yellow machines
- Experience with construction, mining or heavy plant equipment will be advantageous
- Good fault finding and diagnostic ability
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Valid driver's licence would be advantageous
- Must be immediately available to start
Responsibilities
- Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on yellow machines and heavy equipment
- Diagnose mechanical and diesel related faults
- Perform preventative maintenance and inspections
- Repair and replace faulty mechanical components
- Assist with breakdowns and emergency repairs when required
- Complete service records and maintenance reports
- Ensure equipment is maintained to a high standard and remains safe and operational
- Follow all health, safety and company procedures
Job details
- Organisation
- Prosperitas Personnel
- Location
- Ekurhuleni, East Rand, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior (1+ years)
- Education
- Certificate
- Salary
- R20k to R25k per month / monthly
- Category
- Trades & Artisan
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
Hey there! If you are a young Diesel Mechanic with a year or more of hands on experience on yellow machines, this role is worth a proper look. The company wants someone who can start immediately, so when you send your CV, put your availability right at the top and clearly list the yellow machines you have worked on. In the interview, be ready to talk through a fault you diagnosed and fixed on your own. They will want to hear how you think through a problem and how you keep safety in mind on site. A valid driver's licence is a bonus, so mention it if you have one. Also have your trade test or technical certificates ready to attach. This is a permanent position on the East Rand with a salary of R20 000 to R25 000 per month, so it is a solid step if you want to grow in the heavy plant world.
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