Summary
AW Rostamani Group is hiring a Heavy Equipment Technician in Dubai to service and inspect earthmoving and construction equipment. The role includes routine maintenance, standard mechanical, hydraulic and basic electrical repairs, and support for workshop and customer-site work. Applicants need a diploma, ITI or trade certificate in a relevant field and 2 to 4 years of hands-on heavy-equipment maintenance experience. Basic English is required; a valid UAE driving licence is preferred for field-service activities.
The posting
As published on awrostamani.com. Pulled from the employer's site and shown as they wrote it.
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.
Educational Qualification
Diploma / ITI / Trade Certificate in Diesel Mechanic, Mechanical, Automobile or Heavy Equipment Maintenance.
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.
Languages
Basic English communication required.
Hindi, Urdu or Arabic will be an added advantage.