About Talent House Ltd:

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About the role:

Our client is looking for an experienced Heavy Duty Technician with strong mechanical skills to maintain, repair, and service heavy mining and construction equipment.

Location: Kitwe, Ndola Chiliabombwe / Mining Sites

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance: Perform scheduled servicing, lubrication, and preventative care on heavy machinery.
• Diagnosis: Use diagnostic tools, manuals, and blueprints to find faults in engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Repair & Replacement: Fix or replace worn parts (bearings, gears, pistons) and overhaul major components like transmissions and hydraulic pumps.
• System Expertise: Work on diesel engines, brakes, cooling systems, A/C, and electrical/computer systems.
• Field Service: Travel to worksites to perform repairs and respond to service calls.
• Documentation: Keep detailed logs of inspections, repairs, costs, and equipment history.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years proven experience as a Heavy Duty Technician
• Hands-on experience working on heavy equipment brands, including but not limited to:
  • CAT (Caterpillar)
  • Komatsu
  • Volvo
  • Other similar heavy equipment brands
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Engines
  • Hydraulics
  • Transmissions
  • Brake and suspension systems

Additional Requirements:

• Relevant mechanical trade qualification or certification
• Ability to read and understand service manuals and technical drawings
• Experience in preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs
• Willingness to work on mining sites and remote locations
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to safety and operational standards

Compensation:

The incumbent will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Perform scheduled servicing, lubrication, and preventative care on heavy machinery.
• Use diagnostic tools, manuals, and blueprints to find faults in engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Fix or replace worn parts (bearings, gears, pistons) and overhaul major components like transmissions and hydraulic pumps.
• Work on diesel engines, brakes, cooling systems, A/C, and electrical/computer systems.
• Travel to worksites to perform repairs and respond to service calls.
• Keep detailed logs of inspections, repairs, costs, and equipment history.

• Strong mechanical skills
• Diagnostic tools usage
• Manual and blueprint interpretation
• Engine repair
• Hydraulic system repair
• Transmission repair
• Brake system repair
• Suspension system repair
• Preventive maintenance
• Breakdown repairs
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Safety commitment

• Relevant mechanical trade qualification or certification
• Ability to read and understand service manuals and technical drawings