STREETSCENE ROAD SWEEPER OPERATIVE

Job Description

Job Category :Building Services, Trades & Maintenance
Location :Ty Blaen, Torfaen Council
Hours Per Week :42.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time :06:00
End Time :18:00
Salary: £13.08

1. Operation and routine maintenance/checks of large plant machinery for example Scarab/Johnson sweepers or similar mechanical sweepers. This will also require a HGV licence and any other necessary training.

2. Use the Torfaen Mobile Worker App to receive, prioritise and respond to all work tasks and responsibilities, using initiative to prioritise and manage time and resources for effective service delivery.

3. Picking up litter and assisting with the collection and disposal of items “fly-tipped” using the Torfaen Mobile App complying with service delivery performance indicators and deadlines.

4. Emptying and cleansing of litter and dog bins

5. General grounds maintenance to include, grass cutting, hedge trimming, removal of weeds, clearing leaves and blossom in housing estates, public parks, playing fields, landscaped areas and similar open spaces.

6. Monitor and ensure that all play areas are clean and safe to use.

7. Maintenance of shrub beds around shopping precincts, public buildings etc. and cutting back overgrowth to paths and other thoroughfares.

8. Erection and dismantling of sports and other equipment eg. football/rugby goals

9. Cleansing of public buildings such as changing rooms and toilets

10. Manual sweeping where necessary.

11. Patrol and attendance activities (for example collection and issuing of tickets)

12. Maintenance of orderly conduct of the public (including Funerals, events etc)

13. Assist with the manual winter maintenance service i.e. gritting of roads / pathways

14. Work in a safe manner, with safe working practices ensuring that all protective clothing is worn as necessary or directed

Education/Qualifications/Knowledge
1.1 Current driving licence to enable the operation of vehicles, larger plant and equipment

1.2 HGV Licence
1.3 Knowledge of Streetscene tasks
1.4 Knowledge of basic horticulture
Experience
2.1 Experience in the field of Streetscene

2.2 Experience in the field of horticulture
2.3 Experience of operating various Streetscene light plant and equipment (or a willingness to learn)
Skills and Abilities
3.1 Contributes positively to the development and performance of the team in which they work

3.2 Able to maintain a good working relationship with colleagues

3.3 Deals positively and objectively with conflict

3.4 Encourages and supports other team members

3.5 Displays a helpful and approachable manner

3.6 Seeks and accepts expertise/advice when appropriate

3.7 Does not discriminate unfairly against others

Personal Attributes
4.1 To be committed to team working and to be able to contribute to the effective functioning of team management mechanisms
4.2 To be customer orientated and flexible in attitude for the delivery of the Council service
4.3 To have a commitment to Equal Opportunities

4.4 Use resources effectively to achieve value for money

4.5 Understands and acts in accordance with Health and Safety procedures