Heavy Duty Mechanic Road Construction

Our client a leading road construction and rehabilitation company is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Heavy-Duty Mechanic to take responsibility for the maintenance servicing diagnostics and repair of a diverse fleet of heavy construction plant earthmoving equipment road-building machinery and commercial vehicles.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on mechanical specialist with extensive experience working on diesel-powered heavy equipment with strong knowledge of mechanical hydraulic electrical and pneumatic systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct preventative maintenance servicing and repairs across the companys heavy plant and vehicle fleet.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical hydraulic electrical and pneumatic faults.
• Carry out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance to minimise equipment downtime.
• Attend to breakdowns and perform effective fault-finding and repairs both in the workshop and on site.
• Inspect machinery and identify potential mechanical problems before they result in major breakdowns.
• Maintain accurate service maintenance and repair records for all equipment.
• Conduct engine transmission hydraulic and braking system repairs.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on diesel engines and associated fuel systems.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems pumps valves cylinders and related components.
• Carry out welding fabrication and general mechanical repairs where required.
• Ensure machinery is maintained according to manufacturer specifications and company maintenance schedules.
• Assist with the commissioning decommissioning and movement of plant and equipment where required.
• Liaise with operators to identify recurring mechanical faults and equipment performance issues.
• Ensure all repairs are completed efficiently safely and to a high standard.
• Maintain a clean organised and safe workshop and ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained.
• Adhere to all company health safety and environmental requirements.
• Work closely with Operations Plant and Site Management to ensure maximum equipment availability and minimise downtime.

Strong experience working on road construction earthmoving and heavy-duty equipment is highly advantageous.

Experience with the following machinery and manufacturers will be advantageous:

Road Construction & Asphalt Equipment :Wirtgen Vögele / Vogele Hamm Dynapac Bomag
Earthmoving & Heavy Plant:Caterpillar / CAT Komatsu Hitachi Bell Volvo New Holland Bobcat JCB

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualified Diesel / Heavy-Duty Mechanic or equivalent recognised trade qualification.
• Relevant Red Seal Trade Certificate will be highly advantageous.
• Extensive experience working on heavy-duty plant earthmoving equipment and/or road construction machinery.
• Proven experience working on diesel-powered equipment.
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals schematics and service information.
• Valid drivers licence.
• Willingness to work on-site and respond to equipment breakdowns when required.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to safe working practices.