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Job description

To drive a range of vehicles as required within the Neighbourhood Operations section and to complete a range of vehicle checks as required. To work as team leader ensuring the collection and removal of recyclables, household, industrial and commercial waste, including bulky items from various locations. Carry out street cleaning duties throughout the District. To work on your own as a driver of a side loading 'one armed' refuse collection vehicle (OAV). Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving specified Council vehicles in connection with Waste Collection, Recycling and Street Cleansing services within any given area of the District.
• Responsible for general guidance/direction of Operatives as part of a team and for referring queries from members of the public to the duty supervisor.
• Carrying out daily checks on specified vehicles before leaving the depot, and completing a daily check defect report sheet. Returning the documentation to the duty supervisors in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that the vehicle has fuel, oil and water as required and that all tyres are at correct pressures, all lights working and the vehicle is safe for the road each day / part day.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Applicants must hold a valid Category C driving licence.
• Applicants must hold a valid and up-to-date Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Driver Card.
• Applicants must hold a valid Digital Tachograph Driver card.

Further Information

Work Time: Mon - Thurs 7.30am-3.30pm & Fri 7.30am-3.00pm.