Mini Excavator Operator (Breaker & Bucket)

Empower Equipment Rental & Trading LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 66,960 - 111,600; Full time

Job summary

Empower Equipment Rental & Trading LLC is seeking an experienced Mini Excavator Operator to safely execute excavation, trenching, demolition, grading, and material loading on construction sites in the UAE. The role requires handling breaker and bucket attachments with a focus on productivity and strict safety compliance.

The ideal candidate has proven experience with excavators on road, utility, civil, or landscaping projects, strong teamwork, and the ability to perform routine inspections and

Qualifications

• Valid Heavy Equipment Operator License or Certification as required by local regulations.
• Proven experience operating a mini excavator with both breaker and bucket attachments.
• Good understanding of excavation, trenching, demolition, grading, and material handling techniques.
• Strong knowledge of construction site safety standards and excavation procedures.
• Ability to perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventive maintenance.
• Physically fit and able to work in varying weather conditions and demanding site environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience working on road, infrastructure, civil construction, landscaping or earthworks projects.
• Knowledge of GPS and machine control systems is an advantage.
• Valid First Aid Certification is preferred.
• Clean driving record and experience operating additional heavy equipment are beneficial.
• Familiarity with CAT, Kubota, JCB, Bobcat, Komatsu, Hitachi, or Takeuchi mini excavators is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operate a mini excavator fitted with breaker and bucket attachments safely and efficiently according to project requirements.
• Perform excavation, trenching, backfilling, grading, and material loading operations.
• Carry out concrete breaking, rock breaking, and light demolition work using the hydraulic breaker attachment.
• Change and securely install bucket and breaker attachments as required for different site activities.
• Excavate around underground utilities with care and follow safe digging procedures.
• Load excavated materials into dump trucks or designated stockpile areas.
• Conduct daily pre‑start inspections and perform routine maintenance checks on the excavator and attachments.
• Report equipment faults, damage, or maintenance requirements promptly to the supervisor.
• Read and follow site plans, excavation drawings, and supervisor instructions.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, excavation procedures, and site regulations.
• Work closely with site supervisors, engineers, surveyors, and ground personnel to complete assigned tasks safely and efficiently.
• Identify and avoid underground utilities, overhead hazards, and other site risks before and during excavation.
• Maintain the mini excavator, breaker, and bucket attachments in a clean, safe, and serviceable condition.
• Complete daily equipment inspection checklists, logbooks, and work activity reports as required.

Skills

Mini excavator operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork & communication

Attachment swapping

Inspection & maintenance

Problem solving

Education

Heavy Equipment Operator License or Certification

Tools

Hydraulic breaker

Bucket attachment

GPS integration

Machine control systems

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Mini Excavator Operator with breaker and bucket attachments to safely and efficiently operate mini excavators for excavation, trenching, demolition, grading, loading, and site preparation activities. The ideal candidate will have experience working on construction, infrastructure, utility, landscaping, or earthworks projects and be committed to maintaining high standards of safety, productivity, and equipment care.

Responsibilities

• Operate a mini excavator fitted with breaker and bucket attachments safely and efficiently according to project requirements.
• Perform excavation, trenching, backfilling, grading, and material loading operations.
• Carry out concrete breaking, rock breaking, and light demolition work using the hydraulic breaker attachment.
• Change and securely install bucket and breaker attachments as required for different site activities.
• Excavate around underground utilities with care and follow safe digging procedures.
• Load excavated materials into dump trucks or designated stockpile areas.
• Conduct daily pre‑start inspections and perform routine maintenance checks on the excavator and attachments.
• Report equipment faults, damage, or maintenance requirements promptly to the supervisor.
• Read and follow site plans, excavation drawings, and supervisor instructions.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, excavation procedures, and site regulations.
• Work closely with site supervisors, engineers, surveyors, and ground personnel to complete assigned tasks safely and efficiently.
• Identify and avoid underground utilities, overhead hazards, and other site risks before and during excavation.
• Maintain the mini excavator, breaker, and bucket attachments in a clean, safe, and serviceable condition.
• Complete daily equipment inspection checklists, logbooks, and work activity reports as required.

Requirements

• Valid Heavy Equipment Operator License or Certification as required by local regulations.
• Proven experience operating a mini excavator with both breaker and bucket attachments.
• Good understanding of excavation, trenching, demolition, grading, and material handling techniques.
• Strong knowledge of construction site safety standards and excavation procedures.
• Ability to perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventive maintenance.
• Physically fit and able to work in varying weather conditions and demanding site environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience working on road, infrastructure, utility, civil construction, landscaping, demolition, or earthworks projects.
• Knowledge of GPS and machine control systems is an advantage.
• Valid First Aid Certification is preferred.
• Clean driving record and experience operating additional heavy equipment are beneficial.
• Familiarity with Caterpillar (CAT), Kubota, JCB, Bobcat, Komatsu, Hitachi, or Takeuchi mini excavators is an advantage.