Driver

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Driver/General Operative Band 2 (Rural) in the Hydrometric Section. The position is a Fixed Term Contract appointment and will be based at the Hydrometric Section, Hebron, Kilkenny.

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in construction activities;
  • A current full, clean driving licence – including category B, BE & W;

Note: (1) If your Irish driving licence is restricted to driving cars with an automatic transmission only (denoted by the code 78 appearing on the licence), you are not eligible.

(2)From 1 January 2021 if you are resident in Ireland and hold a UK/NI driving licence it is no longer valid to drive on here in Ireland. It is not legal for driving purposes and must therefore be exchanged. It is vital that you have a valid driving licence and that you are legally allowed to drive in Ireland by exchanging a UK/NI licence for an Irish driving licence. Further information available on: www.ndls.ie

• A current Safe Pass Card;

Note: Where a current safe pass card is not available, proof of successful completion of the Safe Pass Course prior to the closing date will be accepted.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience, training and qualifications in the areas of work required to be undertaken by a General Operative.

The following list of duties and skills is not exhaustive but indicative of the role of Driver/General Operative Band 2 (Rural) in the Hydrometric Section. Variances in the requirements of individual posts will reflect the management and operational requirements of individual sites and areas of work.

• Maintaining and inspecting all monitoring infrastructure and equipment operated by Hydrometric Section;
• Assisting the Engineering Technician with flow measurement, surveying and in carrying out calibration checks at gauging stations;
• Carrying out routine maintenance at gauging station installations, including painting, grass cutting, cleaning of stilling wells and staff gauge replacement;
• Carrying out improvement work at gauging station installations, including organisation of site work, carpentry and building work, in accordance with the work programme and ISO 9001:2015;
• Undertaking construction and installation of new hydrometric and meteorological monitoring stations;
• Driving and looking after the official vehicle. Loading and unloading equipment and materials;
• Procuring and collecting material required for works;
• Carrying out activities in line with Hydrometric Section safety systems including preparation of Job Safety Plans (JSP's), with reference to Safety Policies, Activity Risk Assessments, Station Risk Assessments and Safe Operating Procedures (SOP's);
• Maintain ISO records and communications, as required;
• Carrying out other duties which are considered appropriate to the grade.

A Driver/General Operative Band 2 (Rural) is required to:

• Demonstrate flexibility and mobility, consistent with the needs of the service;
• Contribute to and maintain a good team spirit and an effective team-working environment;
• Remain calm while working under pressure when effectively dealing with incidents;
• Make sound judgements in emergency situations;
• Work on own initiative in accordance with supervisor/manager instructions whilst being an
• effective part of a larger team;
• Apply excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills coupled with a
• professional, polite and courteous manner when dealing with colleagues, management and
• the public;
• Apply a positive, flexible and proactive approach to work allied with an ability to deliver an
• effective work presence;
• Carry out all work in an efficient and safe manner, in accordance with the directions of the
• supervisor/manager, with regard to self, colleagues and the public through understanding,
• observance and application of Health and Safety requirements;
• Be physically capable of meeting the full range of the requirements of the position;
• Carry out other duties deemed by the supervisor/manager as reasonable and appropriate to
• the grade and to the position;
• Co-operate with the operation of and introduction of new work practices and technology, e.g. tablets, smart phones, vehicle tracking, electronic information circulation incl. location reporting;
• Comply with all Health & Safety procedures as directed;
• Attend and achieve the required standard in induction training, training courses in manual handling, and other courses in supervision and health & safety as required by the OPW.