Job Description
4 months contract with local authority
The Green Highways Maintenance Officer plays a crucial role within the Highway Maintenance Group, focusing on the upkeep and management of urban and rural roadside verges, village grass areas, and cyclical maintenance of shrubs, hedges, and trees. This position supports the technical aspects of daily maintenance and management of highway assets, ensuring that services are delivered with a customer-centric approach. The role is vital in promoting sustainability, resilience, and net-zero benefits for communities.
Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with the team to develop asset maintenance programs and projects that address local community needs, incorporating feedback from local members and stakeholders.
* Keep stakeholders and the community informed about maintenance activities, ensuring queries are addressed promptly and sympathetically.
* Assist in planning, designing, and executing local infrastructure asset maintenance, ensuring compliance with corporate governance and legislative requirements.
* Consider the needs of all network users, particularly vulnerable groups, in maintenance activities.
* Coordinate with colleagues across the directorate and Council to deliver efficient and effective day-to-day maintenance and asset management.
* Engage with key partners, including District Councils, Department for Transport, and other relevant organizations, to support works programs and activities.
* Monitor expenditure against budgets and ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation in maintenance planning and delivery.
* Oversee on-site works to ensure adherence to contracts, health and safety standards, and technical specifications.
* Collect and interpret asset data to inform maintenance priorities and activities.
Requirements
* Experience in highway maintenance or a related field.
* Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement and community interaction.
* Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external partners.
* Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and best practices.
* Proficiency in planning and executing maintenance projects.
* Capability to manage budgets and monitor expenditures.
* Analytical skills for data collection and interpretation.
Requirements
Requirements: Proven experience in conducting tree surveys Certification as an arborist In-depth knowledge of arboriculture practices and standards