Excavator Operator

• Listing summary: Grade 10 with Relevant operator training or vocational/technical qualification in heavy equipment operation or relative filed of study with relevant work experience out of with Typically 5-8 years of relevant excavator operating experience, preferably on building or civil construction projects.

Company Snapshot

MIDROC Construction Ethiopia PLC, established in 1996 and a subsidiary of MIDROC Investment Group, is a leading civil engineering company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The company has played a significant role in the country’s infrastructure development, with a diverse portfolio that includes the construction of luxurious five-star hotels, referral hospitals, high-rise buildings, international conference halls, industrial facilities, roads, airport infrastructures, and stadiums. MIDROC Construction is dedicated to delivering high-quality projects that adhere to international standards, contributing to Ethiopia’s urbanization and overall development.

The Opportunity

Role Overview:  

Key Impact:

Key Performance Indicators

• Equipment availability and productive operating hours.
• Completion of assigned work within planned time and quality requirements.
• Fuel consumption and idle-time performance against company targets.
• Number of preventable equipment incidents, damage events, or safety violations.
• Completeness of pre-start checks, daily logs, and defect reports.

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities:

Task Breakdown:

• Operate excavators safely and efficiently for excavation, trenching, loading, grading, and related earthworks in accordance with work instructions and site safety requirements.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and check fluids, tracks, attachments, alarms, and safety devices; report defects before operation.
• Operate the excavator for excavation, trenching, loading, material handling, and other approved earthworks.
• Follow approved excavation limits, levels, slope requirements, utility-clearance instructions, and banksman/signaller directions.
• Coordinate with surveyors, site engineers, dump-truck drivers, and other equipment operators to maintain workflow.
• Use fuel and machine hours efficiently and complete daily operation, fuel, and maintenance logs.
• Park, secure, and shut down the machine safely; keep the cab and equipment clean and comply with site HSE rules.

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

Years of Experience: Typically 5-8 years of relevant excavator operating experience, preferably on building or civil construction projects.

Skills:

Technical Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to operate the assigned machine type is required.
• Safe excavator operation and control of attachments.
• Understanding of excavation levels, slopes, and site instructions.
• Awareness of underground utilities and exclusion zones.
• Basic equipment inspection and fault reporting.

Soft Skills: Communication, concentration, teamwork, and safety discipline.

Education & Certifications

Educational Requirements:  Grade 10 with Relevant operator training or vocational/technical qualification in heavy equipment operation

License: valid operator license/certification where required.

Additional Information

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary as per company salary scale.
• Benefits: Benefits and other conditions as per company HR policies and applicable law.
• Work Location: This position is based at Assigned construction project sites, with travel to project sites as required outside Addis Ababa (Bahir Dar, Jima, Hawasa, Benishangul, Bure, Bonga)
• Contract Type: This is a Contract position.

Application Instructions

How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit the following documents:

• Updated curriculum vitae (CV).
• Cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position.
• Scanned/Copies of relevant educational certificates and professional qualifications.
• Evidence of relevant work experience and professional certifications, where applicable.
• Names and contact details of three professional referees

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications via Telegram at 0911207433 or in person.

In-Person Application Location: MIDROC Construction Head Office, Mekanisa

Date of Registration: before November 02, 2026.

Selection Process: Please note, Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.

Vacancy Number: MCE/FORM/5/348

Important Application Notice:

• if you submit your CV Via Telegram, please ensure that it is successfully uploaded and confirm by calling the phone number provided
• Applicants must clearly indicate “Job Position” , S.N of the position, and their preferred duty station in the subject line of their application.
• Applicants are advised to carefully review the requirements and responsibilities of each position before applying.

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• Fuel consumption and idle-time performance against company targets.
• Number of preventable equipment incidents, damage events, or safety violations.
• Completeness of pre-start checks, daily logs, and defect reports.

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

Task Breakdown:

• Operate excavators safely and efficiently for excavation, trenching, loading, grading, and related earthworks in accordance with work instructions and site safety requirements.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and check fluids, tracks, attachments, alarms, and safety devices; report defects before operation.
• Operate the excavator for excavation, trenching, loading, material handling, and other approved earthworks.
• Follow approved excavation limits, levels, slope requirements, utility-clearance instructions, and banksman/signaller directions.
• Coordinate with surveyors, site engineers, dump-truck drivers, and other equipment operators to maintain workflow.
• Use fuel and machine hours efficiently and complete daily operation, fuel, and maintenance logs.
• Park, secure, and shut down the machine safely; keep the cab and equipment clean and comply with site HSE rules.

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

Years of Experience: Typically 5-8 years of relevant excavator operating experience, preferably on building or civil construction projects.

Skills:

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated ability to operate the assigned machine type is required.
• Safe excavator operation and control of attachments.
• Understanding of excavation levels, slopes, and site instructions.
• Awareness of underground utilities and exclusion zones.
• Basic equipment inspection and fault reporting.

Soft Skills: Communication, concentration, teamwork, and safety discipline.

Education & Certifications

Educational Requirements: Grade 10 with Relevant operator training or vocational/technical qualification in heavy equipment operation

License: valid operator license/certification where required.

Additional Information

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary as per company salary scale.
• Benefits: Benefits and other conditions as per company HR policies and applicable law.
• Work Location: This position is based at Assigned construction project sites, with travel to project sites as required outside Addis Ababa (Bahir Dar, Jima, Hawasa, Benishangul, Bure, Bonga)
• Contract Type: This is a Contract position.

Application Instructions