Closing date: 04 September 2026
Date: 24 August 2026
Position: Diesel Mechanic
Company: Imperial Truck Rental
Location: Workshop- CPT
Reference: ITR_DM CPT
SAP Code: 30319
Applications to: Faith.Maluleke@dpworld.com
Job Function
Diesel Mechanic
Key performance areas
The main responsibilities and duties of a Diesel Mechanic include:
- Determine the requirements of jobs to be completed daily according to the job card and vehicle
inspection sheet. - Demonstrate initiative and flexibility when situations are altered Ensure tools are always in good working
condition and available if required to go on a breakdown. - Service and maintain various petrol and diesel vehicles to the standards required and according to the
job card; and Manufactures specification. - Breaks adjustments / replacement
- Clutch adjustments
- Oil service including hydraulic
- Replace oil filter
- Adjustment to engine specs
- Grease vehicles
- Report all relevant repairs to be conducted on vehicle via inspection sheet.
- Remove, refit engines, gearboxes & rear axles and rebuild if viable
- Replace clutch assemblies
- Conduct vehicle inspections on receipt of job cards to ascertain if there are further requirements not
stated on the job card - Repair air and hydraulic brake systems
- Strip & assemble brake systems;
- Repairs to hydraulic hook lift systems.
- Adjust and bleed breaks & clutch system
- Conduct minor electrical inspection & repairs
- Fuses, Globes, Gauges
- Diagnose problems and carry out the required repairs at the breakdown scene for repairable faults or
obtain the required guidance from your manager or determine vehicle should be towed back to the
workshop. - Ensure you are available by cell phone if required for stand-by duties unless otherwise arranged with the
workshop manager - Ensure sufficient and correct tools are maintained and available for jobs to be completed
- Adhere to the driver’s code of conduct when using a company vehicle or when carrying out tasks.
- Ensure job cards are completed correctly.
- Complete log sheets on trips completed for the company as well as a vehicle checklist.
- Ensure an order issued is submitted with all relevant information.
- Adhere to the company’s policies and procedures in terms of Leave Health and Safety Best operating
procedures - Attendance register
- Report instances where drivers are witnessed abusing company vehicles
- Ensure an attendance register is signed whenever any overtime is required.
- Completing a job at an entity Improve personal performance through regular performance reviews.
- Identify and Health and safety problems and report them to the safety rep
- Ensure all machinery and equipment is used according to the safety procedures set out by legislation.
- Ensure PPE is worn at all times when required.
- Ensure that you and other staff use floor mats, seat and fender covers in client’s cars at all times.
- Comply with occupational health and safety policies, procedures, and legal requirements, including safe
driving practices.
Nature of Position
- Permenant
Qualifications required
- Matric/ Grade 12
- Qualified Diesel Mechanic
- Code EC License
- 5 years’ relevant experience as a diesel mechanic
- Japanese Vehicle Experience
- Must be able to deal with pressure.
- Computer Literate Computer literate – MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook.
- Good verbal and written communication skills and a good command of English.
- Well versed in e-mail etiquette.
- Good admin skills, hard worker and punctual.
- Natural ability to organize and be neat.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment, and under pressure.
- A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good time management skills to adhere to strict deadlines.
Equity statement
Imperial is committed to Transformation, which encompasses Employment Equity, Diversity and Inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants.
Should you not have received a response within 4 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.