Refuse/ Recycling Loader 007599 (Grade D)

Job Description

Job Category : Building Services, Trades & Maintenance
Location :Cillefwr Depot, Carmarthenshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 06:00
End Time : 14:00
Salary: £12.84
The following agency staff are working with us at present on Grounds & Cleansing they have agreed to work for refuse on the up coming bank holiday so that they can submit a time sheet.
Paul Dray (Cleansing)
Nathan George ( Grounds)
James Bingham (Grounds)

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Operational Duties:

1.Collect recycling or refuse from the kerbside or other agreed collection point and load into vehicle in accordance with operational plans, procedures and codes of practice including the lifting/ manoeuvring/sorting and returning of a full range of refuse and recycling containers ensuring that refuse and recycling items are collected at all times and missed collections are avoided by the end of the scheduled day.

2.Operate any fitted power mechanism including automated loading/compaction equipment in accordance with service procedures and vehicle requirements and to assist the driver in operational activities on the round and at tipping locations to reduce and control the potential risks to Health & Safety.

3.Be responsible for supporting the driver to manoeuvre the vehicle safely around the streets and carry out reversing assistant, traffic control and signalling (banks person) duties in accordance with safe working procedures and utilising reversing aides to minimise the risk of personal injury to other members of the crew and to members of the public.

4.Undertake a visual inspection of sacks and containers to ensure that prohibited/contaminated waste is not collected and that recyclable waste is deposited in the appropriate vehicle compartment to avoid cross contamination. Identify and report to the Refuse/Recycling Driver any non-compliance and where necessary apply approved notices to the bags or container.

5.Ensure that any debris or spilt refuse from damaged sacks is cleared up immediately, and where heavy littering has occurred, report to the Refuse/Recycling Driver.

Essential Criteria
Qualifications, Vocational training and Professional Memberships
Willingness to comply with ongoing job related training requirements, new information and instructions
Job Related Skills and Competencies
Ability to understand, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions
Good communications skills and the ability to maintain good working relationships
Ability to identify and report on vehicle defects
The ability to use physical effort for sustained periods of working
Knowledge
Relevant Health & Safety legislation

Experience
Experience of power mechanism operation/ operating various plant and machinery

Personal qualities
A flexible approach and the ability to demonstrate commitment towards achieving high standards in service delivery.
Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions
Willingness and ability to work as part of a team
Willingness to comply with service requirements in relation to personal protective clothing and equipment

Desirable Criteria
Large Goods Vehicle Licence Category C.
Refuse/recycling practices and operation of power mechanisms
Geographical knowledge of Carmarthenshire