Mechanic – Construction Equipment & Electrical Maintenance

About the role

We are seeking an experienced mechanic with strong electrical skills to maintain and repair construction machinery, equipment, and power tools across our project sites in Mangalore. The role involves diagnosing faults, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring minimal downtime for critical equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults in a wide range of construction equipment.
• Carry out preventive and breakdown maintenance on site, including lubrication, part replacement, and adjustments.
• Maintain electric motors, pumps, power tools and associated electrical components.
• Inspect and troubleshoot electrical connections, switches, cables, contactors, capacitors, and starters.
• Document repairs, service actions, and spare‑part usage.
• Coordinate with site engineers, store staff and equipment operators to schedule maintenance.
• Identify equipment that requires major repair or replacement and recommend actions.

Required profile

• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience as a mechanic or maintenance technician in the building construction sector.
• Proven ability to work independently and systematically diagnose faults.
• Willingness to travel between multiple project sites within Mangalore.
• ITI/Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Fitter, Electrician or a related trade is preferred.

Required skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting of concrete vibrators, drilling machines, breaker/demolition machines, steel cutting machines, construction hoists, concrete/mortar mixers, pressure pumps and submersible pumps.
• Electrical troubleshooting and repair of motors, pumps, switches, cables, contactors, capacitors and starters.
• Preventive maintenance and breakdown repair of construction machinery and power tools.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and equipment safety standards.