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
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.
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