Carlow County Council invite applications for the permanent post of Driver/ Plant Operator B. 

THE POST:
The post is whole time, permanent and pensionable.  A panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended for a further year at the discretion of the Chief Executive.  The panel will be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions that may arise for its duration.  Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel.

DUTIES:
The successful candidate will be required to carry out such duties as may from time to time be assigned to you in relation to your employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function of the local authority for which the Chief Executive is responsible and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of your duties.  You shall, if required, act for an employee of a higher level.  You may be required to work outside your normal job description from time to time.

Duties to be assigned include the following although this is not exhaustive and maybe reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require: 

• To Drive/Operate, any item of plant machinery or vehicle owned or hired by the Council which he/she is qualified to drive, as directed by supervisor.
• To accept the introduction of all new plant, equipment and machinery and to be flexible in the use of same.
• Once trained, are expected to use the ancillary equipment which is a functioning item of a vehicle or plant machinery.
• To power wash clean vehicles and plant machinery at the end of each shift.
• To perform a walk around of vehicle at the beginning and end of each day.
• Duties include the construction and maintenance of pavements, roads, buildings, recycling centres, parks etc.
• To work either alone or as part of a crew as required. To cooperate with other colleagues and other Sections of the Council.
• Drivers will be required to carry out duties on the winter maintenance plan.
• Drivers will be required to undertake general duties (i.e. work on the ground) assigned by their supervisor when driving duties are not required.
• Compliance with responsibilities set out in Fleet Management Plan.
• To be polite and courteous when dealing with members of the public in the course of your work.
• To assist other Council trade, technical and engineering staff in the course of their work as necessary.
• Be available for overtime work (mornings/evenings/weekends) if and when required by the Council.
• Ensure that the plant, equipment and premises are always left in a safe, secure and orderly state.
• Report to Supervisor all accidents and incidents as soon as practicable.
• Ensure that safe work practices are followed and to use such personal protective safety clothing or equipment as may be issued to you from time to time and to observe the conditions of its proper use.
• Drivers must engage with Pro-work or other technology provided.
• Drivers should co-operate with the fuel management system including record keeping as required.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all tasks are carried out in hard copy and/or electronic format.
• To undergo such training, as may be deemed necessary from time to time by the Council (either on the job or at any training or educational institution).
• To carry out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.