Excavator Operator

• Posted Date: October 26, 2026 • Closed Date: November 2, 2026 • Location: Project Based, Ethiopia • Career Level: Senior Level (5+ years) • Industry: Construction • Qualifications: Basic Education • Years of Experience: 5 years • Monthly Salary: As per Company Scale

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Educational Requirements: Grade 10 with Relevant operator training or vocational/technical qualification in heavy equipment operation License: valid operator license/certification where required.

• 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.

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.

MIDROC Construction Ethiopia PLC, established in 1996 and a subsidiary of MIDROC Investment Group, is a leading civil engineering company based in Addis