Position: Mechanical Engineer – Highway Road Construction

Department: Mechanical / Plant & Machinery
Industry: Highway & Road Construction
Location: Project Site
Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience :8 to 10 + years
Reporting To: Project Manager / Plant Manager

1. Job Purpose

To manage, operate, maintain, and supervise all construction machinery and equipment used in highway and road construction projects, ensuring maximum equipment availability, operational efficiency, and safety at the project site.

2. Key Responsibilities

- Supervise the operation and maintenance of construction equipment such as excavators, JCBs, graders, rollers, pavers, dumpers, tippers, loaders, and batching plants.
- Plan and schedule preventive and breakdown maintenance of machinery and equipment.
- Ensure proper functioning and availability of all equipment at the project site.
- Monitor equipment performance, fuel consumption, and maintenance costs.
- Coordinate with operators, mechanics, technicians, and site engineers.
- Identify mechanical faults and arrange timely repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
- Maintain daily machinery logbooks, equipment records, service reports, and fuel consumption reports.
- Inspect machinery regularly and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for spare parts, repairs, and servicing.
- Ensure proper utilization of machinery as per project requirements.
- Prepare daily and monthly equipment maintenance reports.




- Ensure all machinery and equipment comply with project safety and operational requirements.

3. Educational Qualification

- Diploma / B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering.

4. Experience

- 10 years of experience in highway or road construction projects.
- Experience in handling construction equipment and heavy machinery is preferred.

5. Technical Skills

- Knowledge of heavy construction machinery and equipment.
- Knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Preventive and breakdown maintenance.
- Equipment troubleshooting and repair.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Excel is an added advantage.

6. Required Skills

- Valuable communication and coordination skills.
- Leadership and team management.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work at project sites.
- Time management and reporting skills.

7. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Machinery availability and utilization.
- Reduction in equipment breakdowns.
- Timely preventive maintenance.
- Control of fuel and maintenance expenses.
- Compliance with safety standards.

8. Working Conditions

- Must be willing to work at highway construction project sites.
- Should be flexible to work according to project requirements.
- Must coordinate with site staff, operators, and maintenance teams.

9. Benefits & Facilities

- Food facility provided by the company.
- Accommodation provided by the company at the project site.
- Other facilities as per company policy.

Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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