Wexford County Council invites applicants for the post of General Services Supervisor (Roads). Selection for this post will be by means of interview and candidates may be shortlisted based on applications submitted. Panels may be formed from which vacancies may be filled. Applications will only be accepted on the official Wexford County Council application form as advertised with the post.
Qualifications, application forms and further particulars for this post are available from Customer Service (Block F), Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford. Phone 053 919 6000 or from our website at www.wexfordcoco.ie
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms for the above post is 5.00 pm on Thursday 21st November, 2024.
Each candidate must on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
a) Have a good standard of education that would enable him/her to efficiently perform their duties and must be capable of making satisfactory reports including (written reports) on matters pertaining to the duties of the post. b) Hold a current clean full driving licence (minimum Class B), details of which must be entered on the application form and have satisfactory experience of driving.
c) Hold a current Safe Pass Registration Card, details of which must be entered on the application form.
d) have appropriate multifunctional experience relative to the position and in particular should have experience in a supervisory capacity in dealing with both skilled and unskilled works.
e) Each candidate should be competent and have such training or experience as shall be considered acceptable by the Council to enable the person appointed to perform the duties of the post. In particular, candidates should have satisfactory knowledge and experience of the following matters :-
▪ civil engineering works, with particular emphasis on road construction, road surfacing and road maintenance works;
▪ civil engineering construction techniques, including road surfacing, footpath construction, leveling, pipe laying, fencing and block laying, together with a working knowledge of maintenance and repairs of roads, drains, open spaces and other services for which the Council has responsibility;
▪ technical drawings, with the ability to translate working drawings into civil engineering works;
▪ report writing and record keeping, with the ability to write clear and concise reports, and the capacity to accurately measure and record work carried out by those supervised; and
▪ supervisory skills, with the ability to manage, direct and motivate groups of operatives.
▪ Understanding of participation and management in major emergency events on behalf of the Council.
Wexford County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer