The posting
JOB TITLE:
Refuse Driver
- PURPOSE OF POST
1.To manage Refuse Collection operations on site.
2.To control and operate Refuse Collection vehicles and associated vehicles and equipment
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL
Duties and responsibilities will be in accordance with Manual Worker Grade 5 as described in the NJC book for Local Authorities Services (Manual Workers
1.DRIVING DUTIES
To drive any Refuse Collection or associated vehicles safely, in accordance with prescribed standards.
To report any difficulties in manoeuvring the vehicle on round to the Waste Management Supervisor.
To report any vehicle collisions involving the drivers 'vehicle promptly on the appropriate form.
2.MANAGERIAL AND SUPERVISORY DUTIES
To supervise Refuse Collectors and temporary agency employees working on refuse rounds and other associated operations, ensuring efficiency and safety of operation.
3.VEHICLE CARE
To undertake daily vehicle checks covering the main parts of the chassis, body, hopper and bin lift.
To complete and return a daily vehicle check form.
To bring to the immediate attention of the Workshop Manager any items requiring urgent maintenance.
To check oil and water levels and make visual tyre inspections daily, taking appropriate action to maintain prescribed operational standards.
To maintain the vehicle, including the inside of the cab and all external surfaces, in a clean and hygienic condition. This will involve the Driver cleaning the vehicle with the high-pressure steam cleaner at least weekly.
4.PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
To ensure that all plant and equipment is used and maintained safely, efficiently and in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
5.DAILY OPERATIONS
To generally assist the crew in loading, transporting and disposing of refuse.
6.HEALTH AND SAFETY
To ensure that all operations are undertaken in accordance with the departments safety manual issued to all members of the crew.
To ensure that a copy of the safety manual is available in the cab at all times.
To ensure that all accidents and/or dangerous occurrences are reported immediately on the appropriate form.
To observe specific Health and Safety instructions when visiting other establishments, for example incinerators, land fill sites, transfer stations etc.
To ensure that the Driver and Collectors wear Hi-Vis reflective waistcoats when working on the highway.
7.CUSTOMER CARE
To undertake all duties in a manner consistent with the Council's Customer Care Policy.
8.CORPORATE CLOTHING
To wear selected items of the issued protective clothing at all times.
To ensure that the Council's Corporate Image is maintained.
To ensure that all employees designated to the round wear the issued protective clothing.
9.TRAINING
To co-operate and fully participate in training programmes undertaken within the department, including "Responsible Person" First Aid Training.
10.Ensure all work complies with standing orders, financial regulations and departmental instructions.
11.Comply with policies relating to equalities and environmental issues.
12.Adhere to health and safety regulations.
13.Participate in the induction training of new employees and trainees allocated to the section.
14.Participate in the introduction and development of new systems and procedures including those based on IT.
15.Participate in the Achievement and Development Scheme.
