Diesel Mechanic

Servicing and Preventative Maintenance

• Service company vehicles, Trucks and Trailers in
accordance with predefined service schedules and inspection checklists.

•Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance to identify potential mechanical
issues before failure occurs.

• Ensure all servicing activities comply with manufacturer specifications and company
standards.

•Maintain accurate service and maintenance records.

Breakdown Response and Repairs

• Attend to breakdowns and carry out fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs on dieselpowered
vehicles, Tankers and Trailers.

• Perform mechanical repairs on engines, transmissions, braking systems, hydraulics, and
auxiliary systems.

• Test equipment after repairs to ensure safe and reliable operation.

• Provide breakdown support during operational or peak production periods as required.

Health, Safety, and Compliance

• Apply occupational health and safety rules and regulations in all aspects of work.

•Ensure all mechanical work is performed safely, including isolation of systems and use of
required PPE.

• Maintain vehicles and equipment in line with legal requirements and company policies (e.g.
roadworthy standards, licensing, and statutory inspections).

• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, defects, or near misses promptly to the Supervisor.

Vehicle and Equipment Compliance

• Ensure company vehicles and equipment remain compliant with statutory regulations,
roadworthiness requirements, and internal standards.

• Identify non-compliance risks and implement corrective actions where possible.

• Support audits, inspections, and statutory checks related to vehicle and equipment
compliance.

Workshop Housekeeping
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly working environment at all times.

• Ensure tools, equipment, and work areas are correctly stored and free of hazards.

• Contribute to safe working practices and good housekeeping within the workshop.

Reporting and Administration

• Complete job cards, service reports, and breakdown documentation accurately and
timeously.

• Provide regular feedback and reports to management regarding services completed,
breakdowns attended to, and outstanding repairs.

• Record parts used, labour time, and follow-up requirements in accordance with workshop
procedures.

Ancillary and Support Duties
• Perform ancillary or related duties as reasonably required by management from time to
time.

• Assist other artisans and technical staff with mechanical tasks where required.

• Support workshop objectives relating to safety, productivity, quality, and continuous
improvement.