Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic m/f
Mota-Engil
- Kampala, Central Region
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Operate workshop equipment including crane, crane truck, forklift, telehandler, grinder, compressor, tire machine, and welding machine to disassemble, assemble, and repair heavy machinery.
- Keep accurate records of maintenance and repair work performed on equipment.
- Adhere to work safety policies and regulations, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas and demonstrate proactive work habits.
- Respond promptly to emergencies as required.
- Apply mechanical, lubrication, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical (DC) knowledge to perform tasks effectively.
- Conduct preventive maintenance on heavy-duty equipment.
- Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and overhaul equipment as needed.
- Utilize various measuring instruments such as hydraulic gauges, pneumatic gauges, calipers, micrometers, measuring tape, and multimeters for precise measurements.
- Execute corrective and emergency repairs promptly.
- Read and interpret hydraulic diagrams, maintenance manuals, assembly/disassembly manuals, operation manuals, and parts manuals.
- Generate written reports (work orders) detailing tasks performed.
- Service and maintain a variety of construction equipment including bulldozers, dump trucks, tipper trucks, articulated trucks, cranes, telehandlers, wheel loaders, excavators, forklifts, power generators, compressors, tower lights, water pumps, and other general small equipment.
- The applicant must hold a Diploma or degree in mechanical engineering, automotive technology, or a related field preferred.
- At least five years of experience as a Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic in the construction industry.
- Previous experience in the construction industry is highly desirable.
- Certification or training in heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
- Proficiency in operating workshop equipment such as cranes, forklifts, and welding machines.
- Experience working on a variety of mobile equipment brands including Caterpillar, Komatsu, Liebherr, Volvo, MAN, TATA, Sinotruk, Manitou, Atlas Copco, and Wacker Neuson (or similar).
- Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve equipment issues.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaborate effectively within a team.
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