Transport Companies Are Facing Challenges To Fill Job Openings, Especially In Maintenance Roles Such As Mechanics And Electricians. The Shortage Of Skilled Labor Is A National Challenge, With Growing Demand And Need For Specific Technical Skills.
In the urban transport sector, the search for qualified professionals is a constant challenge for companies across Brazil. Especially in Greater Vitória, this shortage of labor becomes even more evident, where the demand for maintenance technicians far exceeds the number of job openings available. This article explores the difficulties faced by operators and the significant opportunities available for those seeking a career in this crucial sector.
Impact Of Labor Shortage On The Transport Sector
Companies like Unimar Transportes and other Transcol operators are currently facing a deficit of 112 job openings in various roles, with a special emphasis on mechanics and electricians.
According to Elizeu da Conceição, traffic manager at Unimar, finding prepared professionals is like searching “with a lamp,” a metaphor that reflects the growing difficulty in this sector.
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A recent survey by the National Transportation Confederation (CNT) revealed that 53.4% of transport companies report a shortage of drivers, while 63.2% face difficulties hiring mechanics and other maintenance specialists.
In Greater Vitória, this shortage is even more pronounced, where companies like Grupo Santa Zita and Viação Grande Vitória struggle to fill essential job openings.
Larissa Emerick, Human Resources manager at Grupo Santa Zita, highlights that roles in the maintenance area are particularly challenging due to the demands of shift work, which many professionals prefer to avoid by opting to work independently.
What Is The Profile Of The Professional Desired By Companies To Fill Open Job Vacancies?
Shirley Lovat, HR manager at Viação Grande Vitória, adds that the lack of interest in maintenance positions is also due to the individual entrepreneurship of qualified technicians, who often find better conditions outside urban public transport companies.
In addition to technical skills, Transcol operators value personal characteristics such as commitment, flexibility, and teamwork.
For Hudson Coelho Fontes, operational supervisor at Vereda and Praia Sol, finding professionals who meet these criteria is essential to ensure the quality and safety of the services offered.
The requirements for job openings vary, but generally include minimum experience in the role, a driver’s license in categories D or E, and specific courses such as passenger transport training, as stipulated by the Brazilian Traffic Code.
In light of the shortage of skilled labor, some companies adopt strategies such as investing in internal training and partnerships with institutions like Sest Senat and Driver Training Centers to qualify their own employees and attract new talent to the sector.
Source: GV Bus.

Desvalorização do funcionário simples assim as empresas estão nem aí pra categoria eu trabalho e sinto na pele isso
Trabalhava na construção civil
Oxe,eu dirigia um gmc, meu 2900,e meus colegas ajudante 2100
Porque se paga muito mal e a carga horária de trabalho é muito puxada!