VIDEO: Federal Government held BR-251 concession auction in April this year Ecovias das Gerais, the concessionaire responsible for the BRs-251 and 116 duplication works, has open applications for 80 job vacancies at different operational bases. The opportunities are for the position of Traffic Operator Person, aimed at professionals with a National Driving License (CNH) in categories B, C, D or E. The locations with the greatest demand for candidates are Santa Cruz de Salinas, Rubelita, Francisco Sá, Ponto dos Volantes, Caraí, Itambacuri and Jampruca. ? Click here to follow the g1 Vales channel on WhatsApp There are also vacancies to work in Salinas, Grão Mogol, Montes Claros, Pedra Azul, Medina and Teófilo Otoni. "The hiring will be under the CLT regime, and the company offers a benefits package that includes medical and dental assistance, food vouchers or meal vouchers, profit sharing, life insurance, funeral assistance, daycare assistance for mothers, partnerships with educational institutions and programs aimed at the quality of life and well-being of employees", informed the concessionaire. Interested parties can register online until September 30th. Job responsibilities Carry out patrols on the highway (i.e., drive the vehicle along the road) to check the conditions of the road and the structure, such as: signs, lighting, barriers, water channels and possible potholes, recording all situations found in the CCO (Operational Control Center – place that monitors and coordinates the entire highway). Check the areas close to the highway (right of way), identifying possible irregular constructions along the stretch. Remove dead animals found on the highway, marking the location for user safety, transporting them appropriately and sending them to the correct destination, always using protective equipment (PPE). Act in the event of accidents, signaling the highway to ensure safety and contacting the CCO (Center that activates the necessary support) to request help, such as police, firefighters, medical or mechanical assistance. Provide assistance to highway users, assisting as needed and activating appropriate support through the CCO (Operational Control Center). About the duplication of BR-251, in the North of Minas Gerais Luiz Santana/ALMG/ANTT/Disclosure The contract for duplication of BRs-251 and 116 foresees investments of R$ 7.3 billion, with around 70% of this amount applied over the first ten years. In addition to investments in works, another R$5.8 billion is estimated for the operation of the highways. In total, the concession provides for 375 kilometers of expansion of traffic capacity and fluidity, with duplications, additional lanes, marginal roads and bypasses, measures that directly contribute to road safety. Main works and equipment: 187 km of duplications; 160 km of additional lanes; contour of Teófilo Otoni, 17 km long; 21 walkways; 11 km of marginal roads; 101 new intersections; 2 stopping and rest points (PPDs) for truck drivers; user assistance services, with 14 ambulances, 10 tow trucks and 17 traffic inspection vehicles, among others; CCTV monitoring across 100% of the network; infrastructure for advanced connectivity, including support for evolution to technologies such as 5G; 3 wildlife crossings at strategic points, aimed at preserving biodiversity and reducing animal collisions. Toll According to the notice, it is planned to install nine toll plazas in the following locations: ??Santa Cruz de Salinas - BR-251 ??Salinas - BR-251 ??Grão Mogol - BR-251 ??Francisco Sá - BR-251 ??Governador Valadares - BR-116 ??Itambacuri - BR-116 ??Catuji - BR-116 ??Itaobim - BR-116 ??Medina - BR-116 In addition to the discount offered at the auction, the contract provides for: 5% discount for payments by electronic means; discount for frequent users, with reductions of up to 50%; exemption for motorcyclists; more balanced tariff model, with less impact for light vehicles; investment, predictability and regulatory innovation About the 100-day Plan At the beginning of this month, the concessionaire launched the set of actions that marks the beginning of the recovery of the highways on July 3rd. Called the “100 Day Plan”, the program with emergency measures has the main objective of increasing road safety, as explained by the superintendent director of Ecovias das Gerais, Amanda Marçal. "In this first moment, we are concentrating our efforts on the emergency recovery of the pavement and signage. We will work, mainly, on the points with the highest history of accidents, especially curves and descents. It will be an intense one hundred days, but we arrive with great desire to transform reality and raise the standard of this corridor that is so important for the country." According to the concessionaire, the following are part of the 100-Day Plan: maintenance and conservation services, such as mowing; cleaning the right-of-way; improving visibility; reinforcement of horizontal painting; replacement of reflective plates and studs; implementation of quick solutions to increase safety in critical segments of the highway, such as corrections to barriers, guardrails and beacons. 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