Truck-Mounted Crane Operator

Description

Job Summary: Operate and handle heavy and hydraulic equipment for electrical infrastructure, ensuring safe and efficient execution of excavation, cargo handling, and foundation preparation activities. Key Highlights: 1. Operate heavy equipment for electrical infrastructure 2. Perform excavation, lifting, and cargo handling 3. Handle equipment such as backhoe loaders or truck-mounted cranes **PREREQUISITES:** * Completion of elementary school required; * 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 equipment; * Dexterity and precision in movements during equipment operation; * Experience with backhoe loaders 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 adjacent cities; \- 21x2 – For candidates residing farther from the project site within Rio Grande do Sul state; \- 90x10 – For candidates residing in other Brazilian states. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** Operate heavy equipment such as wheel loaders, compacting rollers, cranes, crawler tractors, and rock drills, adhering to 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 backhoe loaders or skid-steer loaders, complying with technical specifications of the project. Lift loads using tractors equipped with winches, observing operational limits and safety regulations to correctly position materials and components. Deploy cables via tractor-dragging method according to project planning 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 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 passage of vehicles and equipment. Handle cargo using hydraulic equipment such as truck-mounted cranes and cranes, respecting operational procedures to meet site logistics requirements. Operate rock drilling equipment (Rock Drill) per technical instructions to facilitate excavation in high-resistance terrain. Support field teams in activities requiring excavation or heavy material handling, 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, to safeguard personal and team safety and preserve equipment integrity. Perform tasks in accordance with applicable standards and procedures; when necessary, conduct non-routine tasks after completing a Preliminary Risk Analysis (PRA) to mitigate operational risks. Drive company vehicles in compliance with regulations and procedures, ensuring appropriate and responsible 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: Direct Hire (CLT) Compensation: R$3\.000,00 \- R$3\.500,00 per month Benefits: * Medical insurance * Dental insurance * Life insurance * Meal allowance * Food voucher * Transportation voucher Work Location: On-site