Heavy Equipment Mechanic

About the role

Heavy Equipment / Diesel Mechanic – Field Service

*Job Type:* Full-time, Permanent *Location:* UAE / Field-Based *Salary:* AED 2,000 – AED 4,000 per month, depending on experience and skills

About the Company

We are an established company with *19 years of experience in the UAE*, providing reliable heavy equipment, machinery, maintenance, and technical services to our customers.

We are currently looking for an experienced *Heavy Equipment / Diesel Mechanic* to join our team. This is primarily a *field-based, hands-on position*, requiring the candidate to travel to customer sites, construction sites, workshops, and other locations to diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment and diesel-powered machinery.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out *field servicing, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance* of heavy equipment and diesel-powered machinery.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot *diesel engines, hydraulic systems, transmissions, electrical systems, and mechanical components*.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on equipment from *Caterpillar, Komatsu, JCB, Volvo, Hitachi, Hyundai, Doosan, Cummins, Kubota*, and other major brands.
• Identify mechanical and hydraulic faults using practical diagnostic methods and equipment.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, overhaul, and reassemble *engines, gearboxes, transmissions, final drives, and other mechanical assemblies*.
• Repair and overhaul *hydraulic pumps, hydraulic motors, control valves, hydraulic cylinders, hoses, and hydraulic circuits*.
• Rebuild and repair *hydraulic cylinders, valves, planetary drive units, suspensions, springs, bushings, kingpins, and other heavy equipment components*.
• Perform engine-related work including *inspection, troubleshooting, repair, servicing, and overhauling of diesel engines*.
• Carry out preventive maintenance according to equipment requirements and maintenance schedules.
• Respond to breakdown calls and attend equipment at *customer and field locations*.
• Perform emergency breakdown repairs and recovery operations when required.
• Identify parts and components required for repairs and communicate requirements to the supervisor.
• Maintain proper service records, inspection reports, and repair documentation.
• Follow company safety procedures and ensure all work is performed safely and professionally.
• Keep tools, service vehicles, and work areas clean and properly maintained.
• Act as a point of contact for maintenance-related issues in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor or Foreman.
• Work independently in the field and provide practical solutions to equipment breakdowns and technical problems.

Qualifications & Requirements

• *Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience* as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, or similar role.
• *GCC experience is required*, preferably with UAE experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of *diesel engines and heavy construction equipment*.
• Excellent knowledge and hands-on experience with *hydraulic systems and hydraulic troubleshooting*.
• Experience working with *Caterpillar, Komatsu, JCB, Cummins, Kubota*, and other major equipment and engine brands.
• Ability to diagnose and repair *mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and diesel-engine systems*.
• Strong understanding of heavy equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance, and breakdown repair.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, hydraulic diagrams, and technical documentation is an advantage.
• Must be comfortable working *outdoors and at different field locations*.
• Must be physically fit and capable of carrying out hands-on mechanical work.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• *High school diploma or equivalent*; technical/mechanical training or certification is an advantage.
• UAE/GCC driving license is an advantage.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a *practical, experienced, and dependable mechanic* who can diagnose problems and get equipment back into operation efficiently. The successful candidate should have strong hands-on experience rather than only theoretical knowledge.

The majority of the work will be *in the field*, so the candidate must be willing to travel to different job sites and respond to equipment breakdowns when required.

Employment Details

*Job Type:* Full-time, Permanent *Salary:* AED 2,000 – AED 4,000 per month, depending on experience and technical skills *Experience:* Minimum 5 years of hands-on heavy equipment/diesel mechanic experience *Work Type:* Primarily field-based

*Candidates with strong hands-on experience in diesel engines, hydraulics, and construction/heavy equipment are encouraged to apply.*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From AED3,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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