Driver

Purpose and Function of Post

• To drive a range of vehicles as required within the Neighbourhood Operations section and to complete a range of vehicle checks as required. To work as team leader ensuring the collection and removal of recyclables, household, industrial and commercial waste, including bulky items from various locations. Carry out street cleaning duties throughout the District. To work on your own as a driver of a side loading “one armed” refuse collection vehicle (OAV).
• The post holder will also provide flexible and effective cover across a range of Council services delivered by the Neighbourhood Operations Section.
• Ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in timely effective manner and that general confidentiality is maintained in all issues relating to the work of the Council.

A Driving Assessment will form part of the selection process.

Applicants must undertake a minimum of 35 hours driver CPC training during a five-year period to maintain their entitlement to drive.

The successful candidate(s) will be required to undertake training on the operation of the Council’s OAV’s and achieve competence in operating this type of vehicle on a typical OAV route within 6 months of commencement. The post holder will only be established in post i.e., made permanent upon completion of a satisfactory 6-month probationary period which will include competence in OAV operation.