OSS Sweeper Driver​/Labourer

To be responsible to the relevant line manager to provide a manual and mechanical cleansing service within the Open Spaces and Streetscene Section. Drive and be responsible for the operation and maintenance of any allocated vehicle. To assist with labouring duties as required.

To undertake, usually as part of a small team, manual and mechanical sweeping and collection of sweepers bags in such areas as roadsides, footpaths, alleyways, parks, entries, litter bins etc.

• To report to and communicate daily with the relevant line manager for instructions and work schedules and rotas and to provide updates and information.
• To ensure all daily squad routes are followed, all litter on the route is collected to include the emptying of litter bins, removal of litter from below litter bins and park benches and manual sweeps where required.
• To transport members of staff to and from their place of work or routes etc from the area depot daily as required.
• To use and operate any equipment and associated materials as required such as bin lifts, tail lifts, weighing equipment, hand truck, strapping equipment, use these safely to perform the relevant function and ensure that they are in good condition.
• To service free standing and pole mounted litter bins on route to the required standard.
• To assist non-drivers with associated labouring work, for example, digging, sweeping, lifting waste and other relevant duties as required.
• To drive and be responsible for allocated vehicle and any authorised passengers and ensure that the vehicle is not overloaded. To safely manoeuvre the vehicle on a daily basis.
• To observe all driver daily checks, vehicle servicing and cleaning instructions that are issued and complete all duties involved. This includes, but is not limited to, changing and adjusting brushes, cleaning and adjusting water jets.
• When driving a Precinct Sweeper, ensure the vehicle is filled up with water and any relevant chemicals as appropriate.
• In the event of an accident, incident or breakdown, notify management and/or garage immediately, be responsible for arranging the necessary repairs and servicing to vehicles with the Fleet Management Unit.
• When driving a mechanical sweeper be responsible for carrying out additional servicing/maintenance duties as required.
• To ensure that all work is carried out to the required service standards and identify risks in the course of their duty and take the necessary remedial action.
• To adhere to the appropriate driving guidelines, that is, drivers handbook, drivers daily checks, accident procedures and drivers procedures.
• To ensure all Operator Licencing, Tachograph and Driver Regulations are complied with and that daily record sheets.

• Driving licence and experience
  
  Applicants must, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms:
• a.) Possess a full, current Category C1 driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland.
• b.) Have a valid Driver Qualification Card (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
• Be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least one years relevant experience in each of the following areas:
• a.) Driving in a commercial environment.
• b.) Cleaning an outdoor area, making sure tools and equipment are safely used in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• c.) Dealing with members of the public, in person.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they possess the following special skills and attributes which may be tested at interview:
• Communication skills:
  The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, with team members and line managers.
• Customer care skills:
  The ability to deal effectively with both internal and external customers to create a good impression and enhance and protect the image of Belfast City Council.
• Health and Safety:
  An understanding of basic health and safety responsibilities attached to the post to ensure the safety of other council employees and members of the public.
• Equality of opportunity: A personal commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities and good relations and an awareness of the need to create a good impression to enhance and protect the image of the council.
• Organisational and work planning skills:
  The ability to prioritise workload to achieve team objectives.
• Team working skills:
  The ability to work in a team and on own to achieve team objectives.