Temporary Seasonal Drivers

SECTION 1: THE ROLE

Cork County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which temporary seasonal vacancies for Drivers may be filled. Positions may arise in any area of the Council’s functions which cover Cork County. Cork County Council’s three machinery yards are based at Victoria Cross Machinery Yard, Cork, Skibbereen Machinery Yard and Newberry Machinery Yard, Mallow, Co. Cork.

The base for working purposes shall be the machinery yard, local roads area depots or work site or as determined by the Council.

Candidates are required to indicate the machinery yard they are most interested in being considered for. Separate panels for Temporary Seasonal Driver may be created for the three machinery yards at:

• North – Newberry Machinery Yard, Mallow

• South – Victoria Cross Machinery Yard, Cork

• West – Skibbereen Machinery Yard

Candidates are limited to selecting one area only.

SECTION 2: DUTIES

The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

The person employed shall carry out, under the direction of their Line Manager/Fleet Manager or Supervisor, where necessary, such duties as may from time to time be assigned to them, including:

• The driving and/or operation of any plant including specialised plant in any part of the County under the direction of their assigned Yard. The successful candidate may be required to undertake and successfully complete further training in the use of such specialised vehicles as instructed by their Supervisor/Fleet Manager.

• Participation in the Council's Winter Salting Roster System and the Council's Emergency On-Call System, as a requirement of this position.

• Other works involved on site, as part of general crew or site work as required either on various Council mobile sites, fixed sites or in the machinery yards.

• Duties will require drivers to work in various types of environments including those with hot tar, bitumen, concrete, road construction materials and other chemical substances.

• A driver may be required to provide cover/support to locations other than their base and this will be advised by their Line Manager.

Allowances and travel will be paid if deemed appropriate by management.

The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS

Character

Each candidate must be of good character.

Licence Requirements

• It is essential to hold a current full European “C” Driving Licence free from endorsement with a current Driver Qualification Card (CPC).

• Hold a valid Safe Pass Card.

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.

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.

Transport

When required to do so, holders of the office shall hold a full driving licence for Class B Vehicles and shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority.

SECTION 4: SELECTION PROCESS

The recruitment selection process will include an Interview and Driving Test. Candidates at the interview will be assessed and marked on the following areas:

• Relevant Experience

• Interpersonal & Communication Skills

• Driving Test

SECTION 5: TENURE

The position is temporary seasonal and full time. The post is pensionable. This panel may be formed to fill temporary seasonal positions. A panel already exists for Permanent Vacancies.

SECTION 6: REMUNERATION

The weekly wages scale for the post is:

€785.93 – €789.64 – €793.32 – €795.35 – €795.35 – €795.35 – €795.35 – €796.56 – €798.68 – €800.88 – €803.07 – €805.26 – €807.48

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 the minimum point.

Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy.

SECTION 7: LOCATION OF POST

The Machinery Yards are currently based in the following locations:

• Victoria Cross

• Newberry Mallow

• Skibbereen

The base for working purposes shall be the machinery yard, local roads area depots or work site or as determined by Cork County Council.

Allowances and travel will be paid if deemed appropriate by management in line with Revenue Commissioner guidelines.

Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof.

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.

SECTION 8: WORKING HOURS

The successful candidate will be required to work 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday:

• Monday – Thursday: 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

• Friday: 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

You may be required to work overtime outside of normal working hours as required by his/her Supervisor. These arrangements may be varied and you will be notified of any variation as required.

SECTION 9: ANNUAL LEAVE

The current annual leave entitlement is 25 days per annum inclusive of Good Friday. 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).