Mechanic

SECTION 1: THE ROLE Cork County Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which vacancies for Mechanic may be filled. The initial position to be filled will be based at Victoria Cross Machinery Yard, Cork; however any panel formed may be used to fill any vacancies that may arise during the lifetime of the panel at the council’s machinery yards at Skibbereen Machinery Yard and Newberry Machinery Yard, Mallow, Co. Cork.

Fleet Overview The Fleet Management Unit, FMU, is tasked with the provision, management and maintenance of the local authority fleet, consisting of circa 700 vehicles, for the service delivery of local authority operations, by its direct labour force, within its various program groups, such as Roads, Environment, Housing & Library services. The FMU section is tasked with ensuring that this fleet is maintained in accordance with Commercial Vehicle Registration Testing (CVRT) legislation and to Road Safety Authority and RSA standards, whilst also ensuring that FMU staff operate in accordance with Safety Management Systems (SMS), so as to comply with Health and Safety Authority (HSA) standards, whilst also operating the fleet service in an efficient and sustainable manner. The fleet comprises of small vans, large vans, 4x4s, pick-ups, velocity patchers, tipper trucks, tar sprayers, mobile library vehicles, suction sweepers, graders, salters, dumpers, loaders, ride-on lawnmowers, EVs and miscellaneous Items. There are three machinery yards in Cork County Council based in Mallow, Victoria Cross and Skibbereen.

SECTION 2: DUTIES The person employed will be required to carry out maintenance, repairs, and complete overhaul of all types of existing vehicles, plant and machinery within the fleet. Mechanics currently carry out such work on heavy-duty diesel and petrol vehicles and equipment and will also be required to undertake training/re-skilling as necessary to do so on any electric and/or alternatively fuelled vehicles introduced to the council’s fleet. The appointee will discharge these, and any/all other duties assigned to them by the Garage Foreman Mechanic and/or Plant Store Superintendent. These duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:- 1. Driving, maintenance and due care of all appropriate Council fleet; 2. Keeping records of jobs and materials used as required for costing purposes 3. Completion of Job Cards and sign-off (both hardcopy & electronically); 4. Being responsible for custody and charge out of materials in his/her care from stores, and for the keeping of records necessary in relation to same; 5. Keeping such work records, work schedules and worksheets as required 6. Furnishing all reports and returns as required on plant and transport to his/her immediate Line Manager; 7. Undergoing training at assigned destinations in relation to new systems, processes, devices and equipment and utilise such systems, processes, devices and equipment in the course of work; 8. Complying with all requirements of the Performance Management Development System operated by Cork County Council; 9. Being available for and performing assigned duties on any out-of-hours on-call roster in operation; 10. Providing his/her own comprehensive set of tools/toolbox and ensuring same are maintained and in good order; 11. Completing such risk assessments and risk assessment reports, including daily walk-around checklists, as are required for compliance with the Council’s Occupational Safety, Health, and Welfare Management System and/or designated Safety Management System; 12. Performing all assigned duties exercising a duty of care, in the interest of safety of oneself, fellow employees and the general public, at all times in compliance with Cork County Council’s Health & Safety Management System; 13. Participating in corporate activities and responsibilities appropriate to their grade 14. Undertaking any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required, or assigned, from time to time; 15. Deputising for other employees of a higher grade as required.

SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 2. 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. 3. Education, Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms – a) Have a standard of education sufficient to enable him/her to efficiently carry out his/her duties, to complete all job related paperwork (Job cards, service reports etc) in line with organisational policy. b) Proven ability to work independently, accurately and efficiently under challenging time constraints. c) Have good knowledge and experience in repairing, maintaining and roadworthiness test preparation of heavy goods vehicles and plant & machinery. d) Have good knowledge, experience and understanding of HGV and plant & machinery electrics/electronics/diagnostics, pneumatics and hydraulics. e) Adequate experience in the use of diagnostic equipment and a systematic approach, ensure vehicle faults are diagnosed and rectified correctly in accordance with manufacturers specification. f) Possess knowledge of the requirements of the Road Safety Authority (Commercial. Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012. g) Candidate must be available to respond to Emergency call-outs. h) Candidate must be computer literate. i) Achieved a recognised apprenticeship in an appropriate trade.

An ideal candidate will: a) Desirably have experience of working with different makes and models of vehicles; b) Have a good general understanding of the workings of pumps, petrol and diesel engines including light duty petrol engines; c) Be capable of reading and translating into effect working drawings for the maintenance and repair to pumps, mechanical parts etc; d) Be conversant with and have some experience of MIG, TIG and arc welding and also have experience in simple gas/acetylene cutting and welding; e) Be capable of carrying out repairs to bodywork and coachwork. 4. Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant within the meaning of the Public Services Superannuation Act, 2004. A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 70 years of age. 5. Licence Candidates shall possess a full current category B Driving Licence without any endorsements. It is highly desirable to hold a current full European Communities Model Licence Category “C”, free from endorsement. The successful candidate, if not a current C licence holder must obtain the C licence within 6 months of commencement.

SECTION 4: TENURE The position is permanent and fulltime. The post is pensionable. A panel may be formed to fill vacancies for Mechanic which may arise during the lifetime of the panel. The local authority shall require person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointments within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint them.

SECTION 5: REMUNERATION The Wages scale for the post is: €788.63 - €908.30 per week €788.63 – €810.89 – €864.38 – €869.92 – €875.36 – €880.87 – €886.36 – €891.85 – €897.34 – €902.84 – €908.30 (Maximum). Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at a minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy.

SECTION 6: LOCATION OF POST The initial position to be filled will be based at Victoria Cross Machinery Yard, Cork; however any panel formed may be used to fill any vacancies that may arise during the lifetime of the panel at the council’s machinery yards at Skibbereen Machinery Yard and Newberry Machinery Yard, Mallow, Co. Cork. Cork County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof.

SECTION 7: WORKING HOURS The successful candidate will be required to work 39 hours per week. All hours worked will be subject to the provisions of the organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001. You may be required to work overtime outside of normal working hours and may also be requested to respond out of hours to breakdowns as required by his/ her Supervisor. These arrangements may be varied and you will be notified of any variation as required.

SECTION 8: ANNUAL LEAVE The current annual leave entitlement is 25 days per annum including Good Friday. Notice of intention to take leave shall be given to the council at least two weeks before proposed leave commences. Cork County Council’s leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997(as amended).