MAIN PURPOSE:
Provision of Waste Resource Management (WRM) Services including the collection of waste (residual & recyclable waste/resource) from the kerbside; street cleansing; environmental cleansing; delivery of stores items; and Household Recycling Centre functions in accordance with the quality standards set by the Council. Manage human and physical resources required to deliver the above.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for the vehicle and equipment on the allocated route
undertaking daily checks and routine vehicle maintenance, operating
mechanical tail lifts and any other moving parts relevant to vehicle.
2. Apply traffic management knowledge and skills in compliance with Road
Traffic Regulations (NI) Order 1997 as amended and all other relevant
legislation.
3. When carrying out Street Cleansing duties, to cleanse footpaths and
adjacent gutters, collection of litter on public highways and other specified
areas within the Borough to the quality standards set out by the Council by
means of manual sweeping, shovelling, litter picking, pedestrian operated
suction sweepers and other appropriate methods.
4. Responsible for the inspection of litter bins and waste receptacles to ensure
they comply with Council policy, completing rejection / damage reports for
management action.
5. Responsible for completion of records ( daily vehicle defects, accidents,
safety checks).
6. Responsible for daily cleaning of vehicles and mechanical sweeper hoppers and grills etc. Carrying out routine vehicle maintenance checks as specified including cleaning and operation of any fitted power mechanism.
7. Responsible for ensuring on-board systems, safety devices, communication systems are fully operational and used.
8. Carrying out Household Recycling Centre duties, to supervise the disposal of all waste, assist members of the public with the disposal of large and heavy items, ensure that the use of recycling facilities are maximised and that the site is kept clean, tidy and free from litter. Maximise the diversion of waste resources from the residual waste stream to increase the recycling and recovery of waste.
9. Carrying out WRM Collection duties, to collect all approved domestic and commercial refuse and recyclable containers presented, ensuring all containers are returned to a safe position.
10. Collection of bulky domestic items, heavy garden waste, and accumulations of waste resulting from illegally dumped materials. Collection of litter, as and when required, on specified carriageways, verges and any Council owned property.
11. In the event of inclement weather preventing normal work undertake reasonable alternative tasks as may be allocated by management, including gritting and snow clearance.
12. Assist and carry out the delivery of Council communications, including leaflets, stickers, & flyers, which may require to be attached or stuck to bins or delivered through letter box or equivalent.
13. Assist and ensure the safe delivery of stores items as directed by the Stores Supervisor.
14. Contribute to the performance of the section to ensure key performance indicators are achieved.
15. If not on driving duties, carry out the duties of a Waste Resource Management operative.
16. Attend meetings and participate in training relevant to the work of the Section.
17. Communicate fully with your line manager, colleagues and customers in order to enhance the service provided.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
ESSENTIAL:
18. Valid Category C1 licence
19. Hold, a full CPC Licence/Drivers Qualification Car
20. Minimum of 2 years' experience operating with a category C1 licence
21. Strong organisational and time management skills
22. Ability to work with minimum supervision
23. Computer literate (to use TMS for holidays/GPS)
24. Working knowledge of health and safety procedures including manual handling and using reversing assistants
25. Knowledge of waste collection and disposal and recycling issues
26. Traffic Management
DESIRABLE:
27. Minimum of two years' experience within a waste management environment
28. Minimum of two years' experience of driving refuse collection vehicles
29. Minimum of one year's experience operating Mechanical Sweepers