Backhoe Operator

Description

Job Summary: Operate and maintain heavy equipment such as wheel loaders, cranes, and tractors to perform excavation, lifting, and material handling for electrical infrastructure. Key Highlights: 1. Operation of heavy equipment for electrical infrastructure 2. Excavation, lifting, and cargo handling 3. Daily maintenance and inspection of equipment **PREREQUISITES:** * Completion of elementary school; * Availability for rotating shifts: 5x2, 21x2, or 90x10; * Willingness to travel and stay on-site; * Residency in Gravataí, Porto Alegre, Gramado, Canela, Erechim, or other cities in Rio Grande do Sul is preferred; * Proficiency in operating wheeled or tracked tractors and related machinery; * Dexterity and precision in machine operation; * Experience with backhoes or truck-mounted cranes. **Work Schedule:** Availability for the following shift patterns: \- 5x2 (Monday to Friday) – For candidates residing in the city where the project is located or in an adjacent city; \- 21x2 – For candidates residing farther from the project site, within the state of Rio Grande do Sul; \- 90x10 – For candidates residing in other states. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** Operate heavy equipment—including wheel loaders, compactors, cranes, crawler tractors, and rock drills—following standard operating procedures to ensure safe and efficient execution of electrical infrastructure activities. Perform minor excavations for installation of cable ducts and precast materials using smaller equipment such as mini backhoes or skid-steer loaders, in compliance with technical specifications. Lift loads using tractors equipped with winches, observing operational limits and safety regulations to correctly position materials and components. Pull cables using tractors according to project plans to ensure proper installation of transmission networks. Move waste materials within the construction site perimeter using appropriate equipment to maintain site organization and cleanliness per environmental regulations. Assist in preparing foundations, platforms, access roads, and bases for poles, towers, and structures, following technical guidance to ensure stability and compliance for installations up to 500 kV. Clear right-of-way corridors and open access routes using tractors and specialized attachments, per work plans, to allow safe passage of vehicles and equipment. Handle cargo movement using hydraulic equipment such as truck-mounted cranes and mobile cranes, adhering to operational procedures to meet site logistics requirements. Operate rock drilling equipment (Rock Drill), per technical instructions, to enable excavation in high-resistance terrain. Support field teams in tasks requiring excavation or heavy material handling, especially in hard-to-access areas, to ensure continuity of work fronts. Properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Collective Protective Equipment (CPE), as well as specialized tools, ensuring personal and team safety and equipment integrity. Carry out tasks in accordance with applicable standards and procedures; when required, perform non-routine tasks after conducting a Preliminary Risk Analysis (PRA) to mitigate operational risks. Drive company vehicles in compliance with regulations and procedures, ensuring responsible and appropriate use of vehicles, machines, and equipment under one’s responsibility. Conduct daily operational inspections of equipment to verify functionality and safety conditions, reporting failures and requesting preventive or corrective maintenance to ensure uninterrupted operations. Employment Type: Full-time CLT Salary: R$3\.000,00 \- R$3\.500,00 per month Benefits: * Medical insurance * Dental insurance * Life insurance * Meal allowance * Food voucher * Transportation allowance Work Location: On-site