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.

Desired Candidate Profile

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.