Street Cleansing Operative

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Are you committed and reliable towards work?

If so then please read on, we need you!

We are currently looking for a Street Cleansing Operative who can work closely with the Carmarthenshire County Council.

Role: Street Cleansing Operative

Location: Cwmaman Community Centre

Pay Rate: £12.18 per hour

The Purpose of this Role:-

Undertake either individually or as a member of a team, duties concerned with the sweeping, collection and removal of litter, dirt, leaves and weeds etc. from public spaces (including roads, pavements and shopping precincts). These duties will require the use and operation of the usual range of associated tools and equipment.

Requirements:

-UK Driving License
-To undertake continuous CPC training as required

Your responsibilities:-

-The lifting / manoeuvring/ sorting and returning of a full range of refuse containers (e.g. household bins, plastic sacks, wheelie bins, Orange sacks etc) ensuring that refuse is collected at all times. In addition collecting illicit tipping when required and litter picking on designated area's as directed by the controller/supervisor.

-Being fully conversant with operation of any fitted power mechanism and assisting the driver in safe manoeuvring of the vehicle on the round and at tip locations thereby avoiding any hazards.

-When required, to drive the vehicle if applicable, reporting all defects, and ensuring that the Road Traffic Act is adhered to at all times.

-Transport and supervise the crew, ensuring the best operational relationships between the service and members of the public. Drive and be responsible for any allocated vehicle and/or plant, including the cleansing and routine maintenance of the vehicle/plant and any power mechanism fitted to the vehicle.

-Liaising with Refuse Supervisor/Area controller on daily basis in order to report any operational problems (call backs/missed collections/spillages/litter problem areas/Landfill etc)

-Ensure that work undertaken in accordance with Departmental Health and Safety Policy and procedures including risk management principles to include relevant Safe Systems of Work and the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974).

-To assist with other duties within the refuse and cleansing section, associated with street cleansing, as and when required to enable the service to react effectively

-Complete all paperwork and maintain records as appropriate.

The content of this Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. The Job Description is intended to be flexible and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances, following consultation with the post holder.

If you are interested in this position please apply now!!!

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