Driver Category C1

Driver Category C1 Downpatrick Temporary (Approx 12 weeks) £14.07 per hour 36 hours per week Main Purpose Working within the Sustainability and Environmental /Refuse and Cleansing Service) the postholder will be required to provide, in a safe and effective manner, a quality and efficient Street Cleansing Service, in all weather conditions. The postholder, as a team leader will be required to interact with members of the public and deal with enquiries in an appropriate manner using their own initiative to ensure the service is provided within the area of responsibility of the postholder. Main Roles and Responsibilities 1.1 Drive and be responsible for allocated vehicle, which will include vehicle checks requiring routine maintenance (e.g., oil and water checks and cleaning, transporting goods and equipment and personnel. Work unsociable hours as required. 1.2 Whilst not driving, undertake ancillary duties as appropriate to the type of work undertaken by individual/teams being serviced. 1.3 Team leader for the crew assigned and reporting of any public safety issues arising from Council responsibility and any other issues that could detrimentally affect the appearance of the environment. 1.4 Undertake, either individually or as a member of a mechanised cleansing team, duties concerned with the sweeping, collection and removal of litter, dirt, leaves and weeds, etc, from public spaces (including roads, pavements and shopping precincts). These duties will require the ..... full job details .....