Street Cleansing Operative (Grade 3)
Newport City Council
Role
Job Description D�te -OctObef 2008 Newport C ITY CO UNCIL
Post Title Street Cleansing Operative
CYNGOR DINAS
Post No. PE234 Cas�wydd
Grade SCP 4 (+ bonus payments where applicable)
Section Waste Management
Serv'ice Area Pubiic Protection and Environmental Services
Service Grouping Environment and the Economy
Responsible To Assistant Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)/Supervisors
Job Purpose Under the supervision of the Assistant Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)/Supervisors, to carry out contractual street cleansing and refuse collection duties. Key Results Areas
Street Cleansing 1 . Day to day completion of cleansing tasks, as per the specification of the contract, and in accordance with the daily route schedules. At all times comply with Health and Safety reguiations, including the wearing of Council issued uniforms, including protection clothing and footwear. To take reasonable care of own and others safety; to co-operate with managers/supervisors in complying with statutory health & safety duties; to report incidents, accidents, faults etc. When instructed, attend training courses, Undertake such street cleansing duties, as directed by the Cleansing Contract Assistant Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)/Supervisors,
Refuse Collection
Manager (Refuse & Cleansing) Qualifications and Experience A current, fultr UK driving licence is desirable. Possess a knowledge of Newpoit area (essential) and working in a public sector (desirable) Supervisory Responsibilities None Supervision Received From the Contract Assistant Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)/Supervisors Principal Contacts Manager (Refuse & Cleansing) Chargehands
Members of the public Special Conditions The postholder will be required to work a rostered shift pattern, including weekends, Bank Holidays and extra-Statutory Days. You will work a pattern of 7.30am � 3.30pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am � 3.00pm Friday
This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed, Such variations are a common occulTence and cannot of themselves �ustif a reconsideration of the adin of the ost.
Job Requirement Date October 2008 Newport CIT Y CO UNCIL Post Title Street Cleansing Operatives CYNGOR DINAS Service Area Public Protection and Environmental Services Casnewydd
Education/Qualifications/KnowIedge
1.1 Demonstrate a knowledge of the Newport City area
Application
) 12 Have an understanding of the demands/requirements of working in a public sector D Application Form/lnterview
Experience 2.1 Able to demonstrate experience of working in refuse/cleansing service� Application Form(S)/lnterview
Aptitudes and Skills 3.1 Possess the ability to work on your own initiative 3.2 Possess the ability to work as a good team player 3.3 Possess the ability to work to targets and deadlines 3.4 Ability to identify priorities and manage the progress of own work, and competing demands 3.5 Possess good customer care skills Application Form/lnterview Application Form/[nterview Appliation Form/lnterview Interview Interview
Personal Attributes
4.1 Ability to demonstrate commitment to the improvement and development of your own performance Interview
4.2 Willingness to learn and develop new skills Interview
4.3 Possess enthusiasm and an interest in serving the public Interview
4.4 Self motivated; with a confident, positive attitude Interview
Circumstances 5.1 Possess a current* full, UK driving licence D Application Form(S) 5.2 Stamina to undertake the considerable walking, E Interview bending, lifting and carrying the duties required
5.3 Able io work a rostered shift pattern, including Interview weekends, Bank Holidays and Extra Statutory days 5.4 Abie and prepared to work outdoors, irrespective of Interview weather or conditions
Equal Opportunities 6.1 Understand and demonstrate a willingness to promote E Interview positively the Equal Opportunities Policy of Newport City Council