Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Earthmoving & Crawler Cranes

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join NMDC Dredging and Marine’s Plant Workshop. The role involves maintaining a diverse fleet of earth‑moving machines and crawler cranes, ensuring high availability and compliance with OEM standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive and condition‑based maintenance on bulldozers, motor graders, hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair crawler cranes (Liebherr, Manitowoc, Kobelco) including slewing rings, booms, hoists and undercarriage systems.
• Repair hydraulic systems – cylinders, pumps, motors, control valves and hose assemblies.
• Inspect, overhaul and replace engine, transmission, final drive, differential and brake components.
• Measure undercarriage wear on tracked equipment and recommend part replacements.
• Complete work orders, inspection reports and maintenance records accurately and on time.
• Follow HSE policies, LOTO procedures and report equipment status to the Workshop Superintendent.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years hands‑on experience with earth‑moving equipment (CAT, Komatsu, Volvo, Liebherr or equivalent).
• At least 2 years experience on crawler cranes (lattice‑boom or telescopic).
• Proficiency in hydraulic system diagnosis and repair.
• Ability to read OEM service manuals, hydraulic schematics and electrical wiring diagrams.
• Valid light‑vehicle or forklift licence (preferred).

Required skills

• Preventive and condition‑based maintenance
• Hydraulic system diagnosis and repair
• Mechanical troubleshooting of heavy equipment
• Interpretation of hydraulic schematics
• Reading OEM service manuals and electrical diagrams