Heavy Equipment & Commercial Vehicle Technician

About the role

A road construction team in Malta is looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment & Commercial Vehicle Technician. The post holder inspects, diagnoses, services, repairs and maintains heavy construction equipment and commercial vehicles so that projects run reliably, safely and efficiently. Manual work related to the job is also required.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, service and repair heavy construction equipment and commercial vehicles
• Carry out preventive maintenance and scheduled servicing on excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders, graders, rollers, backhoe loaders, tipper trucks and other fleet vehicles
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, transmission, braking, steering and engine systems
• Perform routine inspections and identify faults before they cause equipment failure
• Replace or repair defective parts and conduct emergency repairs and breakdown assistance on site
• Maintain service records, maintenance reports and repair documentation
• Work with Site Supervisors, Equipment Operators and Fleet Management to reduce downtime
• Keep tools in good condition, follow HSE procedures and carry out manual work as required

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Heavy Equipment Technician, Diesel Mechanic or Commercial Vehicle Technician
• Proven experience servicing and repairing heavy construction machinery and commercial vehicles
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, service documentation and maintenance schedules
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, able to work independently and in a team
• Physically fit and able to do manual work; basic spoken and written English
• Preferred: technical qualification, road construction or civil engineering experience, electronic diagnostic tools experience, welding or fabrication skills, Category C driving licence

Required skills

• Diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, transmissions, braking systems and diagnostics
• Electronic diagnostic equipment and manufacturer service tools (preferred)

What we offer

• Gross salary of 16,640 to 17,680 euros per year (about 1,387 to 1,473 euros per month)
• Full-time, permanent employment with overtime opportunities
• Training and career development, statutory employment benefits and a supportive environment