Waterway Patroller

WEEKLY PAY: €691.27 per week pro rata

REPORTS TO:

Regional Manager, Senior Engineer, Inspector of Navigation, Engineer, Engineering Technician & Foreman

LOCATION:

Based on the Shannon Erne Waterway at Kilclare, Co Leitrim

SUMMARY OF ROLE

Waterways Ireland wishes to recruit a person to assist with lock operations on the Shannon-Erne Waterway at Kilclare, Co Leitrim. The successful applicants will provide assistance with the operation of the navigation locks from May to September and may be required to provide cover for other Waterway Patrollers during leave periods at other locations along the Shannon-Erne Waterway.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist vessels moving through lock chambers

• Assist with stern and stem lines

• Operate lock gates and sluices

• Sell smart cards and Navigation charts and retain relevant cash until collected and audited by area foreman

• Assist the public

• Record lock passages

• Complete necessary maintenance functions of lock amenity areas and relevant Waterways Ireland buildings

• Covering other Waterway Patroller areas during periods of annual leave or any other period as deemed necessary by the area Foreman

• Report any lock incidents or accidents immediately to the area Foreman

• Complete necessary inspections of Waterways Ireland infrastructure and facilities on a regular basis

• Ensure lock area is free from litter at all times

• Report any faults to the area foreman without delay

• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the line manager or Engineering staff

• Comply with and actively promote Waterways Ireland policies and procedures on all aspects of equality.

• Complete all training as required by Waterways Ireland within specified timeframes.

CONTACTS WITH:

• Staff of Waterways Ireland

• Members of the public

• Waterway users

SPECIAL CONDITIONS, WHICH APPLY:

• Working on and around deep water

The above list is not exhaustive, and you may be required to take on other duties and responsibilities for the effective and efficient performance of the role. The organisation operates within a changing environment, and you will be required to be flexible and adapt to these changes and to develop your role as a result going forward.

The reporting line and key duties and responsibilities of this role may be subject to change following the outcome of a review of the organisation’s structure and staffing.

The above is given as a broad range of duties and is not intended to be a complete description of all tasks.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Applicants must demonstrate on their Application Form how they meet the following criteria.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Possess a full, valid driving licence and access to a form of transport.

• Valid Safepass card or equivalent

• Applicants must possess the Right to Work in relevant jurisdiction. If shortlisted for interview, you will be asked to bring original documentation to interview verifying your Right to Work.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Possess effective communication skills

• Possess basic numeracy skills

• Experience of lock operations

• Knowledge of the Health and Safety issues associated with the operation of lock chambers

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Experience of working in a water-based environment

• Experience of operating craft in a working environment

• Knowledge of the Shannon Navigation Bye-laws (1992)

• Experience of working with minimum supervision

Shortlisting Process

A shortlist of candidates for interviews will be prepared on the basis of information contained in the application form. It is essential that all applicants demonstrate on their application form how and the extent to which they satisfy each of the Eligibility, Essential & Desirable Criteria specified.

Only those candidates who meet the Eligibility Criteria will proceed to the formal short-listing process. Where large numbers of candidates meet the Essential Criteria and Desirable Criteria then other short-listing techniques may be used to further shortlist candidates.

Reserve Panel

This competition will create a merit-based panel, which will last 12 months. Similar Opportunities, which arise over the next 12 months, will be offered to successful applicants in order of merit