Ethiopian Railways Corporation is seeking applications from recent graduates and qualified individuals for the following job openings.
Ethiopian Railway, often referred to as ER, officially known as Ethiopian Railway Corporation, serves as the national railway operator for the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, functioning under the oversight of the Ministry of Transport. ERC is responsible for both passenger and freight transportation.
The Ethiopian Railways Corporation (ERC) was founded on 20 November 2007, following regulation 141/2007 enacted by the Council of Ministers of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. This regulation empowers ERC to enhance railway infrastructure and deliver passenger and freight rail transport services throughout Ethiopia.
Position 1: Purchaser
Qualification: B.A. Degree in Purchasing & Supply Management, Economics, Accounting, or related fields
Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
Salary: As per company scale
Location: Kombolcha Project
Position 2: Forklift Operator
Qualification: Grade 10/12 completed with valid 4th Grade Driving License
Experience: Minimum 5 years in loading, unloading, transporting materials, and forklift inspection
Salary: As per company scale
Location: Kombolcha Project
Position 3: Backhoe Loader Operator
Qualification: Special Driving License / Loader Operating License
Experience: Minimum 5 years in excavation and material transport
Salary: As per company scale
Location: Kombolcha Project
Position 4: Coster Driver
Qualification: Grade 10/12 completed with 4th Grade Driving License
Experience: Minimum 5 years in driving service vehicles
Salary: As per company scale
Location: Kombolcha Project
Position 5: Mobile Garage Truck Driver
Qualification: Grade 10/12 completed with 4th Grade Driving License
Experience: Minimum 5 years operating medium-sized trucks
Location: Kombolcha Project
Salary: As per company scale
Position 6: Half Crane Driver
Qualification: Grade 10/12 completed with 4th Grade Driving License
Experience: Minimum 5 years in crane operation
Location: Kombolcha Project
Salary: As per company scale
Position 7: Fuel Truck Driver
Qualification: Grade 10/12 completed with 4th Grade Driving License
Experience: Minimum 5 years in fuel truck driving
Location: Kombolcha Project
Salary: As per company scale
Position 8: Lowbed Driver
Qualification: Grade 10/12 completed with 4th Grade Driving License
Experience: Minimum 5 years operating lowbed trucks
Location: Kombolcha Project
Salary: As per company scale
Position 9: Water Truck Driver
Qualification: Grade 10/12 completed with 4th Grade Driving License
Experience: Minimum 5 years in water truck driving
Location: Kombolcha Project
Salary: As per company scale
Position 10: Dump Truck Driver
Qualification: Grade 10/12 completed with 4th Grade Driving License
Experience: Minimum 5 years in dump truck operation and daily inspection
Location: Kombolcha Project
Salary: As per company scale
Position 11: Earth Work Foreman
Qualification: Diploma in Construction Technology or related field
Experience: Minimum 5 years, including 4 years as Earth Work Foreman in road construction
Location: Kombolcha Project
Salary: As per company scale
Position 12: Track Work Foreman
Qualification: Diploma in Construction Technology or related field
Experience: Minimum 2 years, preferably in railway construction projects
Location: Kombolcha Project
Salary: As per company scale
Position 13: Welder & Grinder
Qualification: TVET/Certificate in a related field
Experience: Minimum 2 years, preferably in railway construction projects
Location: Kombolcha Project
Salary: As per company scale
Position 14: Assistant Mechanic
Qualification: TVET Level III/IV in Auto Mechanics or related field
Experience: Minimum 2 years in assisting mechanics and performing basic maintenance
Location: Addis Ababa
Salary: As per company scale
Position 15: Vehicle & Heavy Machinery Mechanic Chief
Qualification: Diploma or TVET Level IV in Automotive Technology or Auto Mechanic
Experience: Minimum 5 years in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining machinery
Location: Kombolcha Project
Salary: As per company scale
Position 16: Executive Secretary I
Qualification: B.A. Degree/Level V in Secretarial Science & Office Management
Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience
Location: Addis Ababa
Salary: As per company scale
Position 17: Quality Expert II
Qualification: M.Sc./B.Sc. Degree in Railway, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering
Experience: 0–2 years of relevant experience
Location: Addis Ababa
Salary: As per company scale
Position 18: Surveyor II
Qualification: Level III/IV in Surveying, Civil Engineering, GIS, or Remote Sensing
Experience: 2–4 years of relevant experience
Location: Addis Ababa
Salary: As per company scale
Position 19: Senior GIS Expert
Qualification: MA/M.Sc./BA/B.Sc. in Engineering, Geology, Geography, GIS, or Remote Sensing
Experience: 4–6 years of relevant experience
Location: Addis Ababa
Salary: As per company scale
Deadline: April 20, 2026
How to Apply:
- Applicants can register their CV with the original and non-returnable copy of their proof of education and work experience within 7/seven/consecutive working days from the date of publication of this notice in front of Mashualekia Shewa Dabo or at the Human Resources Development Office of the Corporation’s Head Office at Old Fourth Division (Arategna Kifle Tor).
- Any applicant coming from private organizations must submit a letter from the Revenue Branch Office stating that the work experience tax has been paid;
- Ethiopian Railway Corporation Telephone Number:- 0114 70 20 64