Introduction
Leading provider of commercial workshop solutions, is looking for an experienced Trailer Technician to join their Bloemfontein & Gqeberha workshops.
The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, repairing and inspecting commercial trailers to ensure maximum fleet availability, roadworthiness and compliance with safety regulations.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform servicing, maintenance and repairs on commercial trailers.
- Inspect trailers to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with manufacturer specifications.
- Diagnose and repair ABS, EBS and air brake system faults.
- Conduct brake testing following repairs and overhauls.
- Repair or replace wheel bearings, brake components, suspension parts and air systems.
- Inspect chassis, cross members, kingpins, landing legs, floors and trailer structures.
- Service and repair BPW and Henred axle systems.
- Reprogram and adjust trailer modulators where required.
- Carry out welding and structural trailer repairs.
- Respond to breakdowns and emergency call-outs.
- Complete job cards, inspection reports and maintenance records.
- Ensure compliance with workshop safety and SHEQ standards.
- Maintain workshop housekeeping and recommend preventative maintenance initiatives.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Trailer Technician
- WABCO Air Brake Certificate or extensive proven experience working on WABCO air brake systems.
- Extensive experience working on:
- Side Loaders
- Interlink Trailers
- Dry Freight Semi-Trailers
- Strong knowledge of:
- ABS and EBS braking systems
- Air brake systems
- Mechanical and air suspension systems
- Weweler suspension systems
- BPW Eco, Eco+ and Eco2 axles
- Henred axle systems
- Experience in trailer welding and structural repairs.
- Ability to diagnose and repair ABS/EBS faults.
- Experience replacing bearings, brake linings, slack adjusters and air boosters.
- Valid Code 08 driver's licence.
- Own toolbox and tools.
- Willingness to attend breakdowns and perform onsite repairs when required.
Work Location: In person
