Responsibilities or duties

• Respond to and resolve mechanical emergencies through effective diagnostics and repair.
• Conduct major repairs and rebuilds of diesel engines, transmissions, and hydraulic pumps for heavy equipment such as backhoes and wheel loaders.
• Plan and execute comprehensive maintenance schedules, including routine servicing, lubrication, and safety inspections to prevent breakdowns.
• Minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency
• Supervise workshop operations, assign tasks and provide technical training to junior mechanics
• Service specialized equipment such as diesel generators (CAT, PERKINS, Kohler, and BH models), water pumps, outboard engines, cranes, and construction machinery.
• Cleaning, lubricating, and conducting routine services on heavy-duty vehicles and machine attachments such as hydraulic horse pipes, blades, and side booms.
• Monitoring equipment performance and troubleshooting issues.
• Collaborating with team members to optimize plant efficiency
• Advise on safe work methods(safety protocols) /conditions appropriate for safe use of the equipment; personal protective equipment
• Adhere to operator code of practice and present yourself in neat and professional appearance;
• Adhere to all Environmental Health & Safety procedures, policies and instructions;
• Keep accurate maintenance records
• Any other work related duty as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field from a recognized institution. Government Trade Test (GTT) certification is a strong advantage.
• Certification as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic or Diesel Mechanic from a recognized technical institution.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair complex mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• In-depth knowledge of diesel engines and heavy construction machinery, including dozers, backhoes, concrete mixers, generators, vibrators, and rammers.
• Familiarity with modern diagnostic and testing technologies and tools
• Ability to safely lift, move, and operate heavy machinery and perform physically demanding tasks in outdoor and workshop environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to document work, report issues clearly, and collaborate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Mechanical aptitude, problem solving, manual dexterity and knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Able to conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment.
• Ability to work under extreme weather conditions and harsh environment.
• Must have good hearing and vision and is physically fit.
• Takes initiative, works with collegiality, is resourceful, professional, must be hardworking, have a strong sense of work ethics, honest and loyal.

Experience needed

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience working as a diesel or heavy equipment mechanic

• Respond to and resolve mechanical emergencies through effective diagnostics and repair.
• Conduct major repairs and rebuilds of diesel engines, transmissions, and hydraulic pumps for heavy equipment such as backhoes and wheel loaders.
• Plan and execute comprehensive maintenance schedules, including routine servicing, lubrication, and safety inspections to prevent breakdowns.
• Minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency
• Supervise workshop operations, assign tasks and provide technical training to junior mechanics
• Service specialized equipment such as diesel generators (CAT, PERKINS, Kohler, and BH models), water pumps, outboard engines, cranes, and construction machinery.
• Cleaning, lubricating, and conducting routine services on heavy-duty vehicles and machine attachments such as hydraulic horse pipes, blades, and side booms.
• Monitoring equipment performance and troubleshooting issues.
• Collaborating with team members to optimize plant efficiency
• Advise on safe work methods(safety protocols) /conditions appropriate for safe use of the equipment; personal protective equipment
• Adhere to operator code of practice and present yourself in neat and professional appearance;
• Adhere to all Environmental Health & Safety procedures, policies and instructions;
• Keep accurate maintenance records
• Any other work related duty as assigned from time to time.

• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair complex mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• In-depth knowledge of diesel engines and heavy construction machinery, including dozers, backhoes, concrete mixers, generators, vibrators, and rammers.
• Familiarity with modern diagnostic and testing technologies and tools
• Ability to safely lift, move, and operate heavy machinery and perform physically demanding tasks in outdoor and workshop environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to document work, report issues clearly, and collaborate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Mechanical aptitude, problem solving, manual dexterity and knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Able to conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment.
• Ability to work under extreme weather conditions and harsh environment.
• Must have good hearing and vision and is physically fit.
• Takes initiative, works with collegiality, is resourceful, professional, must be hardworking, have a strong sense of work ethics, honest and loyal.

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field from a recognized institution. Government Trade Test (GTT) certification is a strong advantage.
• Certification as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic or Diesel Mechanic from a recognized technical institution.