Driver/Operative (Grade 4)
Newport City Council
Role
Job Description
Date October 2008
Post Title Driver/General Operative
Grade
Scp 5 (+ bonus payments where applicable)
Section
Waste Management
Service Area
Public Protection and Environmental Services
Service Grouping
Environment and the Economy
Responsible To Manager (Refuse & Cleansing) / Supervisors Post No. PE204
Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the Manager (Refuse & Cleansing) / Supervisors to carry out Contractual Street Cleansing duties and when operationally applicable drive Council vehicles.
Key Results Areas
Day to day completion of cleansing tasks, as per specification of the Contract, and in accordance with the Daily Route Schedules.
To drive Council vehicles complying with all instructions as issued in the Driver Handbook.
Comply with all Health and Safety Regulations, including the wearing of Council uniform, including protective 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 all training courses.
Undertake such driving/cleansing duties as directed by the Manager (Refuse & Cleansing).
Qualifications and Experience
Hold a current, full, UK driving licence (essential) Able to demonstrate experience of working in a refuse/cleansing environment (desirable)
Supervisory Responsibilities
The postholder will supervise Cleansing Operatives when working together
Supervision Received
Manager (Refuse & Cleansing) / Supervisors
Principal Contacts
Supervisors Client Officers Cleansing Operatives 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 occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
Job Requirement
Date October 2008
Post Title Driver/General Operative
Service Area Public Protection and Environmental Services
Requirement
Essential or Desirable
How Tested (S) used at Shortlisting
Education/Qualifications/Knowledge
1.1 Demonstrate a knowledge of the Newport City area E Application Form(S)/Interview
1.2 Have an understanding of the demands/requirements E Application Form/Interview of working in the public sector
Experience
2.1 Able to demonstrate experience of working in D Application Form(S)/Interview refuse/cleansing services
2.2 Have supervisory experience D Application Form(S)/Interview
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 your own work, and completing demands 3.5 Possess good customer care skills
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Interview ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Personal Attributes
4.1 Ability to demonstrate commitment to the improvement E Interview and development of your own performance
4.2 Willingness to learn and develop new skills E Interview
4.3 Possess enthusiasm and an interest in serving the E Interview public
4.4 Self motivated, with a confident, positive attitude E Interview ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circumstances
5.1 Possess a full, current, UK driving licence 5.2 Possess stamina to undertake the considerable walking, bending, lifitng and carrying duties involved 5.3 Able to work a rostered shift pattern, including weekends, Bank Holidays and Extra Statutory Days 5.4 Able and prepared to work outdoors, irrespective of weather or conditions
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6.1 Understand and demonstrate a willingness to promote E Interview positively the Equal Opportunities Policy of Newport City Council ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________