Truck Mechanic / Engineer – Heavy‑Duty Equipment

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Truck Mechanic / Engineer to join our team in Lagos State. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of heavy‑duty trucks, cranes, tractors and mining equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operation.

Key responsibilities

• Perform repairs on heavy‑duty trucks, cranes, tractors and other mining equipment.
• Inspect equipment to verify safety and conduct routine maintenance.
• Diagnose equipment problems, determine causes and implement solutions.
• Carry out regular performance checks such as oil changes, tire rotation and fluid level monitoring.
• Repair engines, transmissions, differentials, brakes, steering systems, clutches and hydraulic systems.
• Install new components (engines, transmissions) and replace worn parts.
• Replace parts including wheels, axles, bearings, transmission assemblies, electrical wiring, hydraulic hoses and sheet‑metal panels.
• Perform preventative maintenance including lubrication and greasing of moving parts.

Required profile

• HND/BSc degree in a relevant engineering or technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience as a truck mechanic on heavy‑duty equipment.
• Proven ability to apply mechanical principles to solve problems.
• Capability to read and interpret technical manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for heavy equipment.
• Attention to detail and effective problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• Engine repair
• Transmission repair
• Differential repair
• Brake system repair
• Steering system repair
• Clutch repair
• Hydraulic system repair
• Electrical wiring
• Sheet‑metal work
• Preventive maintenance
• Oil changes
• Tire rotation
• Fluid level checks
• Technical manual interpretation