Cork County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and seasonal vacancies for General Operative may be filled. Positions may arise in any area of the Council’s function areas which include Roads, Housing and Environment.

The duties will be of a general, manual or related nature and as may be determined by the local authority.

The person/s appointed will work under the direction and control of the Senior Executive Engineer, District Supervisor or General Services Supervisor or other officer designated by the Director of Services or the Chief Executive.
 

The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time.

Roads:

• Carrying out road maintenance work, for example, road repairs and general road maintenance/etc.;
• Assisting road construction works, for example, pipe laying/minor block and mortar work/road strengthening/road construction, surface dressing, etc.;
• Assisting in setting out of roadworks;
• Carry out works in parks, recreational areas and other areas including maintenance, improvements and construction works;

• Setting up and maintaining traffic management including traffic control;
• Grass cutting, strimming and general landscaping works;
• Street cleansing, litter management, signage maintenance
• Drainage, road sewers, clean gullies;
• Operating tools, small plant & equipment/machinery;
• Ensuring that the Council’s safety management systems are complied with;
• Be responsible for the maintenance of good work practices and working relationships;
• Maintain and communicate information for the effective delivery of service;
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures and legislation;
• Support and participate in the establishment and maintenance of improved standards and quality initiatives;
• Participate and co-operate with all training initiatives as required;
• Manage and maintain resources effectively and efficiently;
• Contribute to the development of effective teams;
• Demonstrate flexibility and mobility consistent with the needs of the service;
• Being available as part of the call out systems of the Council;
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• The carrying out of the above duties (or similar) for other functional areas of the Council as and when these are assigned;

Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website