Crane Truck Operator

About the Ethiopian Red Cross Society

The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) was established in 1935 and is one of the oldest and largest humanitarian organizations in Ethiopia. ERCS provides services to communities affected by natural and manmade disasters through the provision of emergency responses, ambulance and first aid, family reunification, essential drugs, water and sanitation, and other humanitarian services. ERCS also runs disaster risk reduction programs with the aim of creating resilience households and communities. Currently the ERCS has a structure consisting of 15 Regional Offices, Zonal Branches and District/Woreda Branches, Woreda Red Cross Committee and Kebele Red Cross committees.

ERCS also runs disaster risk reduction programs relating to food security, climate change adaptation, livelihood diversification, and institutional capacity building interventions, with the aim of creating resilience households and communities. ERCS works in partnership with the Ethiopian Government, International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC), International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), partnering National Societies, members, volunteers and the communities we serve.

Details of the vacant position

• Work Unit: ERCS Water Well Drilling Service Unit
  • Reports to: Chief Driller
  • Terms of employment: Contract
  • Place of Work: Addis Ababa
  • Salary: As per the organizations salary scale

II. Job Summary

To safely operate, maintain, and drive the crane truck (up to 15-ton lifting capacity) for loading, unloading, lifting, transportation, installation, and mobilization of drilling equipment, casing pipes, generators, compressors, pumps, and other project materials while ensuring compliance with safety standards, operational efficiency, and timely completion of drilling and water supply projects.

Key performance area

• Operate crane equipment safely and efficiently during drilling and construction activities.
• Drive the crane truck to project sites and transport equipment, materials, and personnel as assigned.
• Support mobilization and demobilization of drilling rigs, compressors, generators, and auxiliary equipment.
• Load, unload, lift, position, and install heavy equipment and materials at project sites.
• Ensure safe lifting practices and compliance with lifting plans and safety procedures.
• Conduct daily inspections and preventive maintenance of the crane and vehicle.
• Minimize equipment downtime through proper operation and timely reporting of mechanical issues.
• Support the drilling unit in achieving project targets, maintaining operational efficiency, and generating expected organizational income.
• Support installation and removal of submersible pumps, generators, compressors, mud tanks, and drilling accessories.
• Ensure proper handling of drilling materials and equipment to avoid damage and unnecessary costs.
• Contribute to building a reliable, efficient, and trusted water well drilling service unit.

Qualification Requirements:

Education:

• Diploma or TVET level III/II in Auto Motive Technology, Auto Mechanic, Auto Engine service, Auto electric service or 12th grade complete.

Experience:

• Minimum 4/6 years of proven experience in crane operation, valid heavy vehicle driving license and pumping test.
• Experience in water well drilling, construction, or infrastructure projects is advantageous

Skills and Competencies

• Safe crane operation techniques.
• Heavy vehicle driving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Ability to work in remote field locations