Kasulu Sugar Company (Mufindi Paper – Kasulu Sugar Project) is looking to hire an experienced Yellow Machine Mechanic to diagnose, maintain, repair and service heavy earthmoving equipment at the Kasulu Sugar Project in Kigoma, Tanzania.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic checks on diesel engines, hydraulic systems, transmission, and steering and braking systems on heavy earthmoving equipment
- Conduct routine servicing, fluid changes, filter replacements, and scheduled inspections
- Repair or replace hydraulic cylinders, pumps, tracks, undercarriages, buckets, and other attachments
- Troubleshoot and repair disabled machinery in the workshop and in the field
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment
- Follow safety procedures concerning heavy lifting, lockout/tagout, and hazardous materials
Requirements
- 7+ years of proven hands-on experience as a heavy-duty mechanic specializing in earthmoving equipment
- Strong understanding of complex hydraulic and electronic control systems, diesel engines and heavy power trains
- Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues independently
- Ability to read technical service manuals and schematics
- Heavy-duty mechanical repair skills
- Knowledge of diesel engines
- Knowledge of hydraulic systems and electronic controls
- Knowledge of heavy power trains
- Independent problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
- Ability to interpret technical service manuals and schematics
- Experience servicing earthmoving equipment
