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Job Summary: Heavy equipment operator for electrical infrastructure, performing excavation, load lifting, cable laying, and waste handling, as well as assisting in foundation and access preparation, all while adhering to safety regulations. Key Highlights: 1. Heavy equipment operation for electrical infrastructure 2. Work with backhoe loaders or truck-mounted cranes 3. Operation of machinery such as wheel loaders and cranes **PREREQUISITES:** * Completion of elementary education required; * Availability for rotating shifts: 5x2, 21x2, or 90x10; * Willingness to travel and stay away from home; * Residing in Gravataí, Porto Alegre, Gramado, Canela, Erechim, or other cities in Rio Grande do Sul is a plus; * Proficiency in operating tractors (wheel or track type) and related equipment; * Demonstrated dexterity and precision during machine and equipment operation; * Experience with backhoe loaders or truck-mounted cranes. **Work Schedule:** Availability for the following shift patterns: \- 5x2 (Monday to Friday) — for those residing in the city where the project is located or in adjacent cities; \- 21x2 — for those residing farther from the project site, within the state of Rio Grande do Sul; \- 90x10 — for those residing in other states. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** Operate heavy equipment including wheel loaders, compacting rollers, cranes, crawler tractors, and rock drills, following standard operating procedures to ensure safe and efficient execution of electrical infrastructure activities. Perform minor excavations for installing ducts and pre-fabricated materials using smaller equipment such as mini backhoe loaders or skid-steer loaders, in compliance with technical specifications. Lift loads using tractors equipped with winches, observing operational limits and safety standards to properly position materials and components. Lay cables via tractor-drag method according to project planning, ensuring correct installation of transmission networks. Handle 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 routes, and bases for poles, towers, and structures, following technical guidance to ensure stability and compliance of installations up to 500 kV. Clear right-of-way corridors and open access routes using tractors and specialized attachments, per work plans, to enable safe vehicle and equipment traffic. Move loads using hydraulic equipment such as truck-mounted cranes and cranes, respecting operational procedures to meet site logistics requirements. Operate rock drilling equipment (Rock Drill), following technical instructions, to enable excavation in high-resistance terrain. Support field teams in excavation or heavy material handling tasks, especially in hard-to-reach areas, to ensure progress across 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 established norms and procedures; perform non-routine tasks only after conducting a Preliminary Risk Analysis (PRA) to mitigate operational risks. Drive company vehicles in compliance with applicable norms and procedures, ensuring responsible and appropriate use of vehicles, machines, and equipment under one’s responsibility. Conduct daily operational inspections of equipment, verifying functionality and safety conditions, reporting failures, and requesting preventive or corrective maintenance to ensure uninterrupted operations. Employment Type: Permanent CLT contract Compensation: R$3\.000,00 \- R$3\.500,00 per month Benefits: * Medical assistance * Dental assistance * Life insurance * Meal allowance * Food voucher * Transportation allowance Work Location: On-site
