Hydraulic Technician

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Hydraulic Technician to inspect diagnose repair and maintain hydraulic systems and heavy construction equipment. The candidate should have strong expertise in hydraulic troubleshooting engine maintenance preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs of construction machinery to ensure maximum equipment availability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems and components.
  
• Perform preventive predictive and breakdown maintenance of heavy construction equipment.
  
• Repair and overhaul hydraulic pumps motors cylinders valves and control systems.
  
• Maintain and troubleshoot diesel engines used in hydraulic equipment.
  
• Read and interpret hydraulic mechanical and electrical schematics.
  
• Carry out hydraulic hose routing piping flushing and commissioning activities.
  
• Perform pressure testing leakage testing and system performance checks.
  
• Install erect and commission hydraulic machinery at project sites.
  
• Maintain hydraulic drilling rigs excavators boom placers batching plants grouting equipment concrete pumps compressors and hydraulic power packs.
  
• Identify equipment faults and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
  
• Carry out engine overhauling tuning and troubleshooting.
  
• Maintain maintenance records inspection reports and spare parts inventory.
  
• Coordinate with site engineers workshop teams and operations for equipment availability.
  
• Ensure compliance with safety standards SOPs and company maintenance procedures.
  
• Recommend improvements to increase equipment reliability and performance.
  

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Hydraulic Technician.
  
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems circuits and hydraulic components.
  
• Experience in heavy equipment and construction machinery maintenance.
  
• Hands-on experience in engine repair overhauling tuning and troubleshooting.
  
• Ability to read hydraulic and mechanical drawings.
  
• Experience in preventive and breakdown maintenance.
  
• Knowledge of hydraulic pumps cylinders motors valves and control systems.
  
• Experience in hydraulic drilling rigs and excavators.
  
• Knowledge of hydraulic hose routing piping and commissioning.
  
• Ability to perform hydraulic pressure testing and performance testing.
  
• Knowledge of maintenance documentation and spare parts management.
  
• Familiarity with maintenance safety standards and SOPs.
  
• Willingness to relocate and work in Tanzania.
  
• Valid passport or willingness to obtain one.
  

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in the Construction Infrastructure Mining or Heavy Equipment industry.
  
• Experience in machine erection and site commissioning.
  
• Knowledge of hydraulic power packs compressors boom placers batching plants grouting equipment and concrete pumps.
  
• Basic knowledge of welding fabrication and fitting.
  
• Good communication and coordination skills.
  
• Ability to work independently in remote project locations.
  

Key Skills

• Hydraulic Troubleshooting
  
• Hydraulic System Maintenance
  
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance
  
• Excavator Maintenance
  
• Hydraulic Drilling Rig Maintenance
  
• Diesel Engine Repair
  
• Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance
  
• Hydraulic Pump & Motor Overhauling
  
• Hydraulic Hose & Piping
  
• Pressure Testing
  
• Equipment Commissioning
  
• Spare Parts Management
  
• Maintenance Documentation
  
• Mechanical Drawing Interpretation
  
• Safety Compliance (SOP)
  
• Team Coordination