Vacancy title:
Senior Heavy Plant Mechanic

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Victory Farms

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 15 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Homa Bay | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 4 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Respond to, diagnose, and resolve mechanical emergencies.
• Inspecting trucks, cranes, bulldozers, and other heavy equipment for proper performance.
• Diagnosing faults using specialized testing equipment where necessary.
• Adjusting equipment and replacing faulty parts.
• Repairing damaged equipment parts.
• Cleaning, lubricating, and conducting routine services on heavy-duty vehicles.
• Cleaning and servicing of machine attachments like winches, blades, and side booms.
• Performing major repair work when necessary.
• Reporting damaged or faulty equipment to management.

Skills and qualifications:

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

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Victory Farms on victoryfarmskenya.com to apply

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