Red Seal Diesel Mechanic Heavy Plant / Construction Equipment A well-established organisation operating within the road construction, plant and heavy equipment environment is looking for an experienced Red Seal Diesel Mechanic to join its team in Wadeville, Gauteng.

This role is ideal for a hands-on mechanic with solid experience maintaining and repairing heavy plant, construction equipment and commercial diesel vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on diesel-powered vehicles, plant and equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out effective fault-finding.
- Repair and maintain diesel engines, transmissions, drivetrains, steering and suspension systems.
- Work on hydraulic and air systems.
- Attend to breakdowns and field-service requirements when needed.
- Conduct mechanical inspections and identify potential failures before they occur.
- Complete job cards, inspection checklists and service records accurately.
- Maintain records of repairs, servicing and parts used.
- Assist with spare parts and component control.
- Ensure all work is completed in line with company health, safety and operational standards.

Minimum Requirements

- Grade 12 / Matric.
- Recognised Diesel Mechanic Trade Test / Red Seal qualification essential .




- Minimum 5 years post-trade experience as a Diesel Mechanic.
- Proven experience working on heavy plant, construction equipment and/or commercial vehicles .
- Strong diesel mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Practical experience with hydraulics, transmissions, drivetrains, steering and suspension systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and Afrikaans .
- Own mechanical tools.
- Willingness to work overtime, standby and attend breakdowns when required.
- Willingness to travel to operational sites when necessary.
- Advantageous EC drivers licence.
- Experience within road construction, civil construction, asphalt, bitumen, earthmoving or heavy plant environments.
- Previous field-service or breakdown experience.

Personal Attributes

- Technically robust and mechanically minded.
- Reliable and safety conscious.
- Able to work independently.
- Calm under pressure during breakdown situations.
- Organised and accurate with maintenance records.
- Practical and solution focused.

Location: Wadeville, Gauteng

Position: Diesel Mechanic

Environment: Heavy Plant / Construction / Road Infrastructure

Only applicants who meet the Red Seal qualification and minimum post-trade experience requirements should apply.

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