Backhoe Operator

Description

Job Summary: A professional to operate and handle heavy equipment, ensuring the safe and efficient execution of electrical infrastructure activities and supporting field teams. Key Highlights: 1. Operation of heavy equipment and drilling rigs for electrical infrastructure 2. Cargo handling and support in excavations on diverse terrains 3. Daily equipment inspections and compliance with safety standards **PREREQUISITES:** * Completion of elementary education required; * Availability for rotating shifts: 5x2 or 21x2; * Willingness to travel and stay away from home; * Residency in the Gravataí region; residing in Porto Alegre is a plus; * Proficiency in operating tractors (wheeled or tracked) and related machinery; * Dexterity and precision in movements during machine and equipment 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 adjacent cities; \- 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 such as wheel loaders, compacting rollers, cranes, crawler tractors, and drilling rigs, adhering to standard operating procedures, to ensure the safe and efficient execution of electrical infrastructure activities. Perform minor excavations for installation of trenches and precast materials using smaller equipment such as mini backhoes 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 methods, as per project planning, to ensure proper installation of transmission networks. Transport waste materials within the construction site perimeter using appropriate equipment, maintaining site organization and cleanliness in accordance with environmental regulations. Assist in preparing foundations, platforms, access roads, and bases for poles, towers, and structures, following technical instructions, to ensure stability and compliance of installations up to 500 kV. Clear right-of-way areas and open access routes using tractors and specialized attachments, as specified in the work plan, to enable safe vehicle and equipment traffic. Handle cargo using hydraulic equipment such as truck-mounted cranes and cranes, respecting operational procedures, to meet the project’s logistical requirements. Operate rock drills in accordance with technical instructions, to facilitate excavations in highly resistant terrain. Support field teams in activities requiring excavation or heavy material handling, especially in hard-to-reach terrains, to ensure continuous progress of 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. Carry out tasks in compliance with applicable standards and procedures; when necessary, perform non-routine tasks following preparation of a Preliminary Risk Analysis (PRA), to mitigate operational risks. Drive company vehicles in accordance 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) Salary: R$2\.500,00 \- R$3\.200,00 per month Benefits: * Medical insurance * Dental insurance * Life insurance * Meal allowance * Food voucher * Transportation allowance Work Location: On-site