{"id":100492,"date":"2026-07-10T19:51:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T19:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/heavy-construction-equipment-technician-plant-mechanic\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T19:51:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T19:51:23","slug":"heavy-construction-equipment-technician-plant-mechanic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi-kisii-kisumu-migori\/heavy-construction-equipment-technician-plant-mechanic\/","title":{"rendered":"Heavy Construction Equipment Technician ( Plant Mechanic )"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Heavy Construction Equipment Technician ( Plant Mechanic )\", \"description\": \"Gross Salary:\\nKES 45,000 \u2013 KES 50,000, depending on qualifications, technical expertise, and relevant experience.\\nLocations:\\nNairobi, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori\\nJob Summary\\nThe Heavy Construction Equipment Technician is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, servicing, maintaining, and commissioning heavy construction machinery while ensuring maximum equipment reliability and customer satisfaction. The technician will also support machine inspections, warranty processes, technical reporting, and after-sales services.\\nKey Responsibilities\\nDiagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic faults on heavy construction equipment.\\nCarry out preventive maintenance, scheduled servicing, and emergency repairs.\\nRepair and overhaul engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, axles, braking systems, and electrical components.\\nConduct machine inspections before delivery and after repairs.\\nInstall and commission new machines.\\nPerform machine troubleshooting both in the workshop and at customer sites.\\nRead and interpret technical manuals, hydraulic diagrams, and electrical schematics.\\nOperate diagnostic software and electronic service tools.\\nUpdate machine service records and maintenance history.\\nPrepare accurate service reports and technical inspection reports.\\nProcess warranty inspections and support warranty claims.\\nPerform machine testing after repairs.\\nIdentify spare parts required for repairs and communicate requirements to the spare parts department.\\nSupport machine assembly and commissioning.\\nProvide technical guidance and operator training to customers.\\nMaintain cleanliness and safety in the workshop and field operations.\\nEnsure compliance with manufacturer standards and company safety procedures.\\nAttend manufacturer technical training programs.\\nAssist with technical investigations and machine failure analysis.\\nSupport the company\u2019s GCSS or equipment management system by updating service information accurately.\\nPerform any other duties assigned by management.\\nMinimum Qualifications\\nDiploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Plant Engineering, Heavy Equipment Engineering, or a related technical field.\\nRelevant technical certifications will be an added advantage.\\nExperience AMUST\\nMinimum of 3\u20135 years\u2019 experience repairing and servicing heavy construction equipment.\\nExperience working with brands such as LiuGong, Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, Hitachi, Hyundai, JCB, SANY, XCMG, CASE, SDLG, Doosan, or similar.\\nExperience in field service operations is highly desirable.\\nRequired Skills & Competencies\\nStrong knowledge of diesel engines.\\nExcellent understanding of hydraulic systems.\\nStrong knowledge of electrical and electronic control systems.\\nAbility to diagnose complex machine faults.\\nGood understanding of transmission systems.\\nKnowledge of preventive maintenance programs.\\nComputer literate and comfortable using diagnostic software, service management systems, and Microsoft Office applications.\\nAbility to prepare professional service reports.\\nStrong troubleshooting and analytical skills.\\nGood communication and customer service skills.\\nAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlines.\\nHigh level of integrity and professionalism.\\nTeam player with excellent interpersonal skills.\\nValid driving license will be an added advantage.\\nWillingness to travel extensively to customer sites across Kenya and neighboring countries.\\nKey Performance Indicators KPIs\\nFirst-time repair success rate.\\nMachine uptime after repairs.\\nTurnaround time for repairs.\\nWarranty claim accuracy.\\nCustomer satisfaction.\\nQuality of service reports.\\nCompliance with preventive maintenance schedules.\\nSafety compliance.\\nAccuracy of machine service records.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-09\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Summit Human Resource & Marketing Consultant\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi , Kisii , Kisumu , Migori\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-24T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Summit Human Resource &#038; Marketing Consultant<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi , Kisii , Kisumu , Migori<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-24<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Gross Salary:<br \/>KES 45,000 \u2013 KES 50,000, depending on qualifications, technical expertise, and relevant experience.<br \/>Locations:<br \/>Nairobi, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori<br \/>Job Summary<br \/>The Heavy Construction Equipment Technician is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, servicing, maintaining, and commissioning heavy construction machinery while ensuring maximum equipment reliability and customer satisfaction. The technician will also support machine inspections, warranty processes, technical reporting, and after-sales services.<br \/>Key Responsibilities<br \/>Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic faults on heavy construction equipment.<br \/>Carry out preventive maintenance, scheduled servicing, and emergency repairs.<br \/>Repair and overhaul engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, axles, braking systems, and electrical components.<br \/>Conduct machine inspections before delivery and after repairs.<br \/>Install and commission new machines.<br \/>Perform machine troubleshooting both in the workshop and at customer sites.<br \/>Read and interpret technical manuals, hydraulic diagrams, and electrical schematics.<br \/>Operate diagnostic software and electronic service tools.<br \/>Update machine service records and maintenance history.<br \/>Prepare accurate service reports and technical inspection reports.<br \/>Process warranty inspections and support warranty claims.<br \/>Perform machine testing after repairs.<br \/>Identify spare parts required for repairs and communicate requirements to the spare parts department.<br \/>Support machine assembly and commissioning.<br \/>Provide technical guidance and operator training to customers.<br \/>Maintain cleanliness and safety in the workshop and field operations.<br \/>Ensure compliance with manufacturer standards and company safety procedures.<br \/>Attend manufacturer technical training programs.<br \/>Assist with technical investigations and machine failure analysis.<br \/>Support the company\u2019s GCSS or equipment management system by updating service information accurately.<br \/>Perform any other duties assigned by management.<br \/>Minimum Qualifications<br \/>Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Plant Engineering, Heavy Equipment Engineering, or a related technical field.<br \/>Relevant technical certifications will be an added advantage.<br \/>Experience AMUST<br \/>Minimum of 3\u20135 years\u2019 experience repairing and servicing heavy construction equipment.<br \/>Experience working with brands such as LiuGong, Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, Hitachi, Hyundai, JCB, SANY, XCMG, CASE, SDLG, Doosan, or similar.<br \/>Experience in field service operations is highly desirable.<br \/>Required Skills &#038; Competencies<br \/>Strong knowledge of diesel engines.<br \/>Excellent understanding of hydraulic systems.<br \/>Strong knowledge of electrical and electronic control systems.<br \/>Ability to diagnose complex machine faults.<br \/>Good understanding of transmission systems.<br \/>Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs.<br \/>Computer literate and comfortable using diagnostic software, service management systems, and Microsoft Office applications.<br \/>Ability to prepare professional service reports.<br \/>Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.<br \/>Good communication and customer service skills.<br \/>Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.<br \/>High level of integrity and professionalism.<br \/>Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.<br \/>Valid driving license will be an added advantage.<br \/>Willingness to travel extensively to customer sites across Kenya and neighboring countries.<br \/>Key Performance Indicators KPIs<br \/>First-time repair success rate.<br \/>Machine uptime after repairs.<br \/>Turnaround time for repairs.<br \/>Warranty claim accuracy.<br \/>Customer satisfaction.<br \/>Quality of service reports.<br \/>Compliance with preventive maintenance schedules.<br \/>Safety compliance.<br \/>Accuracy of machine service records.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs@summithrmc.com using the position as subject of email.<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/job-application\/1274352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-07-24 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Summit Human Resource &#038; Marketing Consultant Location: Nairobi , Kisii , Kisumu , Migori Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-07-24 Job Description Gross Salary:KES 45,000 \u2013 KES 50,000, depending on qualifications, technical expertise, and relevant experience.Locations:Nairobi, Kisii, Kisumu, MigoriJob SummaryThe Heavy Construction Equipment Technician is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, servicing, maintaining, and commissioning [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1408,2086],"tags":[1425,1413,1412,2085],"class_list":["post-100492","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jobs","category-nairobi-kisii-kisumu-migori","tag-full-time","tag-job-listing","tag-myjobmag","tag-summit-human-resource-marketing-consultant"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100492","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=100492"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100492\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=100492"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=100492"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=100492"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}