Heavy Equipment Auto-Electrician

Company: OLIBUL Investments Limited
Location: Solwezi, Northwestern Province, Zambia
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Range: ZMW 3k - ZMW 8k / year (Note: This appears to be an error in the source; likely should be monthly)

About Us

OLIBUL Investments Limited is a proudly Zambian, citizen-owned company with over a decade of operations in sand mining, limestone quarrying, industrial minerals, and cross-border bulk haulage freight across the North-Western Province and the regional SADC corridor. Their equipment forms the backbone of their business.

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Auto-Electrician to diagnose, repair, and maintain the electrical, electronic, and diagnostic systems across our fleet of heavy-duty haulage trucks, earthmoving machinery, and quarry plant — minimising downtime and ensuring operational safety in a demanding mining and long-haul environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Use manufacturer-specific diagnostic software and tools to identify and resolve electrical, electronic, and wiring faults across the fleet.
• Component Repair: Test, repair, and replace alternators, starters, batteries, lighting systems, sensors, control panels, and wiring harnesses.
• Preventive Maintenance: Conduct routine electrical inspections and scheduled PMs on Volvo, Mercedes-Benz Actros (MP4), and DongFeng haulage trucks, and on SDLG front-end loaders and earthmoving equipment.
• System Integration: Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot electronic control modules, transmission systems, and CAN bus communication networks.
• Quarry & Plant Support: Assist with the electrical maintenance of static and mobile quarry equipment, including crushing and screening plant motors, conveyors, lighting plants, and site generators.
• Compliance & Safety: Adhere strictly to all workshop safety policies, mine-site protocols, and environmental regulations, working safely within a silica-dust and heavy-machinery environment.
• Reporting & Parts Management: Compile accurate technical reports, prepare spare-parts requisitions, and update maintenance logs on completion of every job.

Minimum Requirements

• Craft Certificate or Diploma in Auto-Electrical Engineering or Heavy Equipment Repair from a recognised institution
• TEVETA Trade Test certification (an advantage)
• Minimum 3 years' hands-on experience working specifically with Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and DongFeng heavy trucks, and SDLG earthmoving equipment
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Working knowledge of CAN bus systems and modern truck electronics
• Full Grade 12 School Certificate

How to Apply

Suitably qualified candidates should submit a CV, copies of qualifications, and a valid medical certificate via:
Email: HR@Olibulinvest.com
Phone: +260 772 606 489 | +260 970 845 853 | +260 967 260 385 | +260 970 153 323
Closing Date: 22nd July, 2026

OLIBUL Investments Limited is an equal-opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.