Job Description:
The Heavy Tipper Truck Mechanic is responsible forinspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy-duty tipper trucks toensure vehicles operate safely, efficiently, and with minimum downtime. Themechanic will handle preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, enginediagnostics, hydraulic systems, electrical troubleshooting, andwelding/fabrication work when required.
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Vehicle Inspection & Diagnosis
- Inspectheavy tipper trucks for mechanical issues and safety concerns.
- Diagnoseengine, gearbox, clutch, brake, suspension, and electrical faults.
2. Preventive Maintenance
- Changeengine oil, filters, coolant, hydraulic oil, and lubricants.
- Check andmaintain battery, tyre pressure, air systems, and fluid levels.
3. Repair & Troubleshooting
- Repairdiesel engines, transmission systems, and differentials.
- Repairhydraulic tipping systems and air brake systems and suspension systems.
4. Breakdown Support
- Attendon-site vehicle breakdowns when necessary.
- Coordinatewith drivers and operations teams regarding vehicle conditions.
5. Welding & Fabrication
- Performbasic welding and metal fabrication work.
- Repairtruck body damage, brackets, mounts, and chassis-related issues.
6. Safety & Compliance
- Followworkshop safety procedures and company SOPs.
- Ensureall repaired vehicles meet safety and road compliance standards.
Technical Skills
- Strongknowledge of diesel engines and Knowledge of hydraulic systems for tipperoperations.
- Experiencewith air brake systems, Electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Weldingand fabrication knowledge.
Qualifications
- Technicalcertification in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics / Automotive Engineering preferred.
- Minimum 4–8years of experience in heavy truck or tipper truck repair.
- Experiencewith brands such as Volvo, Isuzu, Hino, or Mitsubishi Fuso is an advantage.
- Valid Class3driving license is an added advantage.
Working Environment
- Workshopand outdoor site environment.
- Mayrequire overtime, weekend work, or emergency breakdown support.
- Physicallydemanding work involving lifting and manual repairs.
