Purpose of the position:

Mechanic Driver is responsible to safely drive rig carrier truck and other support trucks, assist chief and rig mechanics in keeping the safety of drilling machine, compressor and trucks to ensure smooth drilling operation. Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

 Major Responsibilities:

• Safely drive heavy trucks (rig carrier, compressor carrier or supply truck) of the drilling crew.
• Engage in the maintenance of drilling rig, compressor and supply trucks in collaboration with chief and rig mechanics.
• Conduct periodic service of rig, equipment and trucks in consultation with chief and rig mechanics.
• Keep proper records of spare parts, service kits and consumables of rig, compressor and trucks, and report to chief mechanic for replacement/change.
• Identify and troubleshoot minor problems in the drilling rig and trucks and report timely for further support if any.
• Monitor the safety of the rig and trucks and report its status timely to chief mechanic.
• Partake in the drilling and well construction works.
• Promote major cross cutting themes including environment, gender, protection, disability, peace building and Christian commitment. 

Job Requirements

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

 Required Professional Experience:

• Minimum 6 years experience
• NGO work experience preferably working in water well drilling operation

 Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• Training or experience in Auto mechanic/ auto-electricity

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Proven ability working as mechanic  
• Driving license Grade 4 and above.

Required Travel and/or Work Environment

Travel to sites (about 80%) domestic

How to Apply

 Interested applicants are required to Write Position Title on the subject line and attach Current CV with three references & fill employment application form which can be found  HERE ) and email before the closing date of this announcement to  Recruitment_ethiopia@wvi.org or through ethiojobs.net.

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