Heavy Equipment Technician (JMMC)

Job purpose

The Technician – Earthmoving Equipment is responsible for carrying out scheduled maintenance, inspections and standard repairs on earthmoving and construction equipment in accordance with OEM procedures.

The role supports workshop and field-service operations by completing assigned jobs safely, accurately and within the specified time, under the supervision of the Team Leader, Senior Technician or Master Technician.

Job responsibilities

- Carry out routine servicing, preventive maintenance and machine inspections according to Liebherr/OEM procedures.
- Perform standard mechanical, hydraulic and basic electrical repairs under the direction of the Team Leader or Senior Technician.
- Replace filters, fluids, hoses, belts, seals, wear parts and other service components as assigned.
- Assist Senior and Master Technicians with fault diagnosis, major repairs, component replacement and machine testing.
- Inspect equipment for leaks, wear, damage and abnormal operation, and report findings to the Team Leader.
- Support workshop and customer-site repair activities, including machine cleaning, preparation, functional checks and safe movement of equipment.
- Complete job cards, maintenance checklists, labour entries and parts usage accurately.
- Use tools, lifting equipment and diagnostic devices correctly, and maintain the cleanliness of the work area.
- Follow all workshop and field safety requirements, including PPE, lockout/tagout, lifting and high-pressure hydraulic safety.
- Escalate complex faults, repeat failures and additional repair requirements to the Team Leader or Senior Technician.

Educational Qualification

- Diploma / ITI / Trade Certificate in Diesel Mechanic, Mechanical, Automobile or Heavy Equipment Maintenance.

Work Experience

- Minimum 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in earthmoving, construction, mining, agricultural or heavy-equipment maintenance.
- Practical exposure to excavators, wheel loaders, dozers, crawler machines, hydraulic equipment or similar construction machinery.
- Experience with Liebherr or comparable heavy-equipment brands will be an advantage.

Competencies

- Basic to intermediate knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, powertrain, undercarriage and electrical systems.
- Ability to carry out routine maintenance and standard repairs under technical supervision.
- Basic ability to use OEM diagnostic tools, service manuals, wiring diagrams and hydraulic schematics.
- Ability to inspect components and identify visible wear, damage, leakage and abnormal operating conditions.
- Ability to follow repair instructions, standard operating procedures and safety requirements.
- Ability to correctly use hand tools, measuring instruments, lifting equipment and workshop machinery.
- Good problem-solving ability with the discipline to escalate faults beyond the assigned level of authority.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a workshop or mobile-service team.
- Basic computer knowledge for digital job cards, service portals, diagnostic applications and parts lookup.
- Safety awareness, quality focus, teamwork, reliability and willingness to learn.

Certifications and Licenses

- OEM technical training in earthmoving or construction equipment will be an advantage.
- Training in diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems or heavy-equipment maintenance will be preferred.
- Safety training in lifting operations, lockout/tagout, hydraulic systems and workplace risk control will be an advantage.
- Valid UAE driving licence preferred for field-service and mobile-support activities.
- Forklift, air-conditioning or heavy-equipment operating certification will be an added advantage.

Languages

- Basic English communication required.
- Hindi, Urdu or Arabic will be an added advantage.