Driver/Machinery Operators

Driver/Machinery Operators are recruited, initially on a seasonal basis, to provide support to the Council’s Machinery Yard in the delivery of the annual Roads Programme and may be assigned to all locations to assist the relevant Municipal District/Area to ensure the maintenance, upkeep and improvement of the county road network, the maintenance of public infrastructure including parks and open spaces, and the provision of emergency responses to severe weather events

Appointments: A panel may be formed on the basis of interviews, from which any offers of seasonal employment may be made. Any panel will remain in place for a period of two years, following which appointees from same will be eligible to be assessed for placement on a further panel to provide for the filling of future seasonal and/or permanent wholetime positions.

Weekly Wage: €705.21 - €728.08 with increments payable subject to satisfactory overall performance, attendance, etc.

Offers of appointment to persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of this scale. Where the person being appointed is a serving local authority employee, normal starting pay rules will apply.

Annual Leave:25 days per annum

Hours of Work:The person appointed will work 39 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

8.15 am – 4.45 pm (Mon. – Thurs.)

8.15 am – 3.45 pm (Fri.)

The appointee will be required to work such overtime to meet the needs and exigencies of the service as approved by the Engineer in charge and he/she must also be prepared to respond to emergencies as appropriate in the circumstances.

The Person

Reporting to the Engineer in Charge and the Machinery Yard Supervisor, the ideal candidate should have a good core knowledge of Kerry County Council operational activities and of the services which the local authority provides to our customers on a daily basis.

Character:

Each candidate must be of good character.

Health:

Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Citizenship:

Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be:

a)     a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA), or

The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

b)     a citizen of the United Kingdom (UK), or

c)     a citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons, or

d)     a non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa, or

e)     a person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa, or

f)      a non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa

Education/ experience, etc.:

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

(a)             hold a full current Driving Licence in respect of Category “C” Vehicles or equivalent in the E.U. Model Driving Licence

(b)             hold a current Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)

(c)             have experience of driving and operating machinery including, pavers, graders, JCB Backhoe, trucks

(d)             have experience in surface dressing and other roadworks operations

(e)             have attained a good standard of general education to enable him/her to perform duties as assigned

(f)              hold a valid SafePass card

(g)             have knowledge of Health, Safety & Welfare at Work legislation and how it relates to employees of Kerry County Council

Duties & Responsibilities

To carry out such duties of a general manual and allied nature as required by the Council’s supervisors under the general control and direction of the Engineer in Charge and Machinery Yard Supervisor, and/or any other such persons as designated from time to time by the Chief Executive.

Specific duties will include, but not be limited to:-

Ø  operating Machinery Yard plant, including pavers, graders, JCB, trucks, etc.

Ø  working on various aspects of roadworks including surface dressing, road maintenance, and other work including operation of appropriate machinery

Ø  maintain any vehicle/plant to which assigned, taking care of routine maintenance, e.g. water, oil and battery levels and performing required vehicle checks on a daily basis

Ø  availing of modern communications, such as mobile phone, as directed

Ø  undergoing appropriate training and then using as directed Information Technology equipment including digital cameras, personal computers, and hand held technologies

Ø  participating as required in evaluation of employees

Ø  participating fully in any initiatives aimed at increasing customer satisfaction/quality of service to the community

Ø  being familiar with all safety plans associated with road operations

Ø  participating in any training associated with Health and Safety issues

Ø  being available to partake in any “Call-out System” required

Ø  carrying out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Format of the Competition

Following the closing date for receipt of completed application forms, Kerry County Council will examine all applications having regard to the requirements as set out above.

If an application is deemed valid, it will be considered for interview.

Depending on the number of applications received, shortlisting may apply based on information supplied on the application form.

Interview

Candidates invited to attend for interview will be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience: -

·       Understanding of the role of Driver/Machinery operator with KCC

·       Experience of Value

·       Health & Safety - Knowledge and Responsibilities

·       Interpersonal/Communication Skills

·       Technical Competence

·       Experience of working as part of a team

·       A strong customer service ethos

Candidates will be assessed and marked on the basis how they demonstrate their knowledge, skills and experience at interview.

General Information

Kerry County Council will not be responsible for any expense, including travelling expenses, which candidates may incur in connection with their candidature. Candidates will be asked for details of any special requirements which they may have in attending for interview. Candidates invited to attend for interview may be asked, at any stage of the recruitment process, to supply further documentation in relation to their academic qualifications, employment history, etc. Any offer of employment will be subject to verification of information provided on the application form, pre-employment medical examination, reference checks, and Garda vetting if appropriate.

An applicant who is found to be ineligible at any stage of the competition will not be further considered. Provision of inaccurate, untrue or misleading information will result in disqualification from the competition, withdrawal of employment offered, or dismissal. Any attempt by a candidate himself or herself or by any person(s) acting at the candidate’s instigation, directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise, to canvass or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour, any member of the staff of Kerry County Council or person nominated by Kerry County Council to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidate for the position being sought.

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