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SMTUC open four competitions to reinforce teams

Campeão das Províncias29 August 2026 at 09:30

The Municipal Urban Transport Services of Coimbra (SMTUC) opened four competitions to hire seven workers in the areas of driving, maintenance, engineering and administrative support, at a time when they have 56 vacant positions in the staff map. The notices were published in the 2nd series of the Diário da República and applications run for 10 working days, through the Public Employment Exchange. This is the second recruitment round promoted by SMTUC in 2026, after a procedure concluded in August that will allow the entry, from September 1st, of five operational assistants for bus driving.

One of the competitions is for the hiring of an operational assistant for sole agent of collective transport, responsible for driving buses, selling transport tickets, passenger information and vehicle management. Although only one position is open, a recruitment reserve will be created that may allow the admission of up to 25 workers during its 18-month validity. Candidates must have a category D driving license and Driver Qualification Card.

Another procedure provides for the hiring of a technical assistant for administrative functions, including process management, provisioning, archiving, accounting, human resources and public service, with 12th year or equivalent training required. SMTUC also intend to hire two senior technicians for functions in the areas of maintenance and conservation of vehicles, buildings and equipment, waste management and monitoring of legal requirements related to fleet circulation, with a degree in Engineering required and preference for being a full member of the Order of Engineers.

The fourth competition covers three operational assistants for the areas of mechanics, automotive electricity and mechanical locksmithing, aimed at the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment. Remuneration for operational assistants is currently 934.99 euros, while for sole agents of collective transport the initial net remuneration is 1,390.33 euros, which may rise to 1,624.08 euros with the supplement created by Law No. 46/2026.

Os Serviços Municipalizados de Transportes Urbanos de Coimbra (SMTUC) abriram quatro concursos para contractar sete trabalhadores nas áreas da condução, manutenção, engenharia e apoio administrativo, numa altura em que têm 56 lugares vagos no mapa de pessoal. 

Os avisos foram publicados na 2ª série do Diário da República e as candidaturas decorrem durante 10 dias úteis, através da Bolsa de Emprego Público. Esta é a segunda vaga de recrutamento promovida pelos SMTUC em 2026, depois de um procedimento concluído em Agosto que permitirá a entrada, a partir de 1 de Setembro, de cinco assistentes operacionais para condução de autocarros. 

Um dos novos concursos destina-se à contractação de um assistente operacional para agente único de transportes colectivos, responsável pela condução de autocarros, venda e verificação de títulos de transporte, informação aos passageiros e gestão corrente da viatura. Apesar de estar aberto apenas um posto de trabalho, será criada uma reserva de recrutamento que poderá permitir a admissão de até 25 trabalhadores durante os 18 meses da sua validade. Os candidatos devem possuir carta de condução categoria D e Carta de Qualificação de Motorista (CQM). 

Outro procedimento prevê a contractação de um assistente técnico para funções administrativas, incluindo gestão de processos, aprovisionamento, expediente, arquivo, contabilidade, recursos humanos e atendimento ao público, sendo exigido o 12º ano ou formação equivalente.  

Os SMTUC pretendem ainda contractar dois técnicos superiores para funções nas áreas de manutenção e conservação de viaturas, edifícios e equipamentos, gestão de resíduos e acompanhamento dos requisitos legais relacionados com a circulação da frota. Para estes lugares é exigida licenciatura, com preferência pelas áreas de Engenharia Electromecânica, Civil, Mecânica ou Electrotécnica, bem como a qualidade de membro efectivo da Ordem dos Engenheiros, a comprovar em caso de recrutamento. 

O quarto concurso contempla três assistentes operacionais para as áreas de mecânica, electricidade automóvel e serralharia mecânica, destinados à reparação e manutenção de viaturas, equipamentos e sistemas mecânicos e eléctricos.  

A remuneração será definida no final dos procedimentos, tendo como referência a primeira posição da respectiva carreira. Para os assistentes operacionais, o valor é actualmente de 934,99 euros. No caso dos agentes úniicos de transportes colectivos, a remuneração ilíquida inicial é de 1 390,33 euros, podendo subir para 1 624,08 euros com o suplemento de 233,75 euros criado pela Lei nº 46/2026, de 17 de Agosto, nos termos que vierem a ser estabelecidos com a entrada em vigor do próximo Orçamento de Estado. 

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