Reference: R0002942
Service Area: Highways, Fleet and Infrastructure
Directorate: Environment and Community Services
Salary: £22,777 - £25,878
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contractual Status: Permanent
Four full time positions within Highways Infrastructure and Fleet have arisen to support the Service Managers in the provision of responsive and planned highway maintenance works and other highway functions for the effective and efficient delivery of the service.
The successful candidates will be expected to assist the Service Managers with the provision of information to help deliver and demonstrate the ability to carry out all elements of highways working, both in reactive works and planned schemes.
Duties and responsibilities include:
To be able to work to precise levels, specification, and good workmanship in several constructions related tasks. These may include drain laying, trench timbering, manhole construction, reinforced concrete, laying precast concrete products and coated materials.
To drive specialist vehicles with appropriate equipment and/or the operation of powered heavy plant. This may include, HGV Class 2, Lorry loader/HIAB,JCB, 360 excavator, bobcat, ride on roller, dumper, Gully tanker/cleansing.
Carry out appropriate vehicle checks, routine maintenance (e.g. oil and water) and cleaning. Ensure compliance with the requirements of Statute and regulations for this service area.
Undertake, generally as part of a team, the maintenance and construction of roads and sewers.
The erection and removal of appropriate signs and barriers.
The preparation, application, compaction and removal of soils, rocks, coated and other materials.
Work on highways furniture and equipment e.g. erection, fixing and/or dismantling.
This work may involve a high level of intervention in inclement and adverse weather conditions.
Undertaking personal training that may be deemed necessary to meet the duties and responsibilities of the post.
Ensure continual contact with public and private sector organisations including public utility companies and internal Council departments to ensure compliance with the Traffic Management Act 2004.
Represent the Council at regional meetings and working groups as required including where applicable legal proceedings at Court.
In return the Council have:
Trade union representation.
Attractive annual leave package.
Pension Scheme.
Full uniform and PPE provision.
Numerous employee benefits, including a savings and loan scheme, staff lottery, cycling to work, employee discounts for staff, and if eligible tax- free childcare.
For information about the role or working for Middlesbrough Council please email Jimmy McCann, Highways Group Leader at [email protected] or telephone 01642 300508, leaving your details, and we can call you back.
Closing date: Tuesday 21st March 2023 by 12 midnight.
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