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Job Summary
Responsible for Afridev hand pump installations on new drilled boreholes, and on the repairs, maintenance, and rehabilitation of hand pumps installed on hand dug wells and existing boreholes, as they are include in the Master program plan. The pump technician will also act as a driller’s helper to support all drilling and well construction activities. Work in collaboration with the Chief/lead Driller and Hydrogeologist to design the pump installation plan including depth of the pump cylinder, installation of connecting rod. Responsible for setting up pump test equipment, collecting measurements during the test, and analyzing data with support from the hydrogeologist.
DUTY STATION
The position holder will be based in Awassa at the southern Ethiopia Program Office. He/she will be dispatched to the field based on the drilling program schedule that will be made known in advance to all crew members. Field work is generally 7 to 14 days in length with no days off scheduled during drilling activities. Drilling crew members may be assigned out of their duty station to complete duties related to drilling program tasks. A time off schedule for holidays and sick time will be provided to all workers
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