Senior Heavy Plant Mechanic
2026-03-12T09:25:39+00:00
Victory Farms
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FULL_TIME
Homa Bay
Homa Bay
00100
Kenya
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Science & Engineering, Agribusiness
2026-03-27T17:00:00+00:00
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We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Heavy Equipment Mechanic responsible for responding to mechanical emergencies, conducting inspections, and performing fault diagnostics on heavy-duty machinery such as trucks, cranes, and bulldozers. The successful candidate should be proficient in adjusting equipment, replacing faulty parts, and carrying out major and routine repairs.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 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.
- Reporting damaged or faulty equipment to management.
Qualifications & Experience
- 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.
* 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. * 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. * Reporting damaged or faulty equipment to management.
* Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and hydraulic systems * In-depth knowledge of diesel engines and heavy construction machinery * Familiarity with modern diagnostic and testing technologies and tools * Ability to safely lift, move, and operate heavy machinery and perform physically demanding tasks * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to document work, report issues clearly, and collaborate effectively
* 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.
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Vacancy title:
Senior Heavy Plant Mechanic
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Science & Engineering, Agribusiness]
Jobs at:
Victory Farms
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, March 27 2026
Duty Station:
Homa Bay | Homa Bay
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Heavy Equipment Mechanic responsible for responding to mechanical emergencies, conducting inspections, and performing fault diagnostics on heavy-duty machinery such as trucks, cranes, and bulldozers. The successful candidate should be proficient in adjusting equipment, replacing faulty parts, and carrying out major and routine repairs.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 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.
- Reporting damaged or faulty equipment to management.
Qualifications & Experience
- 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: associate degree
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