Motores a diesel e o mercado de trabalho: enfrentando a carência de mão-de obra qualificada no setor de manutenção das empresas de transportes rodoviários no Espírito Santo

Abstract

This thesis focuses on the scarcity of qualified labor in diesel engine mechanical maintenance in Espírito Santo, Brazil, examining the causes and proposing effective strategies to mitigate the problem. The research highlights the increasing difficulty for companies in the sector to find skilled professionals, a situation exacerbated by rapid technological changes that demand increasingly specialized skills. Additionally, the study addresses the waning interest of new generations in operational careers, especially in technical sectors like mechanical maintenance. The suggested strategies focus on attracting, training, and retaining talent, including implementing training programs adapted to new technologies, promoting the sector's image to increase its appeal among young people, and creating partnerships between companies, educational institutions, and the government to facilitate access to qualified technical education. The work concludes that addressing this shortage is vital for the sustainability and efficiency of the transportation sector in Espírito Santo, with significant implications for the region's economy and infrastructure.