Excavator operator

We offer:

• employment under Icelandic conditions – Icelandic Employer (not on delegation)
• attractive salary of 511,119 ISK net (approx. 3,599 EUR*/monthly net) – for 173.33 hours and 30 overtime hours – already after deducting accommodation costs, taxation, and social security contributions
• accommodation organized by the Employer
• work clothing provided
• the cost of the flight ticket and transfer from the airport is covered by the Employee
• fast recruitment process – formalities completed in as little as 2 days!
• full social benefits
• contributions and taxes paid in Iceland by the Employer
• possibility of overtime work
• opportunity for professional development and long-term cooperation
• support from our Consultants in coordinating employment
• respected right to vacation
• our services are free of charge (including translation and professional preparation of CVs in English for recruitment purposes)

*exchange rate as of March 27, 2026 ISK/EUR, the rate is provided for better comparison. Salary will be paid in ISK (Icelandic crowns).

The main tasks of the employed person include:

• operating excavators such as Volvo EWR130, Cat M315, Cat 307, Cat 302
• performing excavations for underground installations (pipes, cables, etc.)
• reading and executing work based on technical drawings and construction plans
• auxiliary work such as: laying pipes, cables, installing fences and signs

Requirements:

• communicative / good knowledge of English (allowing for communication in the workplace)
• minimum 3 years of experience as an excavator operator
• minimum 1 year of experience in operating wheeled excavators (required)
• experience with underground installations (such as sewage pipes, high voltage cables) – preferred
• certification for operating excavators
• category B driving license
• certificate of no criminal record
• orientation towards long-term cooperation

The abbreviation “m / f / n” is for informational purposes only and indicates that the advertisement is directed to all individuals, regardless of their gender identity, including men, women, and non-binary individuals. The order of the used designations is random, does not constitute a differentiating criterion, and does not affect the assessment of candidates or the course and outcome of the recruitment process. The recruitment process is conducted with respect for the principle of equal treatment and non-discrimination.