Highway Operative

Highway Operative Monday to FridayThese various positions are working for our valued client within the Street Scene department working on maintenance and repairs within all highways operations. PURPOSE:Assisting as an individual and / or part of a team in the construction, maintenance and repair of footways, verges and carriageway and other highway related items. To lead, supervise, mentor, train and support a team of road workers undertaking the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance and construction of improvement schemes for roads, footways, drainage, including surfacing to agreed standards and prescribed timescales, contributing to the overall defined programme of work activity, ensuring that all work streams are fully compliant with safety requirements and works are executed to the highest standards. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:Please note decision making must be included within the Principal Accountabilities 1.Statutory Obligations - To comply with the current legal and regulatory requirements of the Highways Act, New Roads and Street Works Act, Health and Safety Act and other relevant legislation, codes of practice, stated safety policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure highways are fit for purpose and there is safe access, passage and efficient management of the highway. 2.To assist other road workers, as appropriate to ensure the timely completion of highway maintenance works, promote a positive image of the Council, participate in approved training as ..... full job details .....