3.5T Street Scene Driver

South Hams District Council; Totnes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

South Hams District Council in Totnes is seeking a 3.5T Street Scene Driver to support the Street Cleansing Service. You will operate vehicles within Categories B and C1, including up to 7.5 tonnes, and cover a range of duties across public spaces.

Responsibilities include driving litter bin routes, operating a 3.5T sweeper and a 7.5T sweeper, using the Foamstream weed-control system, plus manual weeding, litter picking and maintaining high public area standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold Category B and C1 licences and be able to operate vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes.
• Experience driving street cleansing routes and associated duties is preferred.
• Ability to operate mechanical sweepers (3.5T and 7.5T) and Foamstream weed-control system.

Responsibilities

• Drive litter bin collection routes and empty bins.
• Operate a 3.5T small mechanical sweeper and a 7.5T medium sweeper.
• Undertake litter picking, debris clearing and bin emptying.
• Use Foamstream weed-control system on public areas across South Hams.
• Perform manual weeding and push a barrow as part of maintenance tasks.

Skills

B/C1 licence

Litter collection

Sweeper operation

Manual tasks

Tools

3.5T sweeper

7.5T sweeper

Foamstream machine

Job description

South Hams District Council is seeking a 3.5T Street Scene Driver.

The successful candidate will operate vehicles within Categories B and C1, including vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes. This key role provides cover for a variety of duties undertaken by the Street Cleansing Service

Responsibilities include covering the Manual Street Cleansing Operative role; driving litter bin collection routes and emptying bins; operating a 3.5T small mechanical sweeper and a 7.5T medium mechanical sweeper; and undertaking associated duties such as litter picking, clearing debris, and emptying litter bins.

The role will also involve operating the Foamstream machine, a non-chemical weed control system used on the Council's hard landscape assets in prominent locations across the South Hams, including Dartmouth, Salcombe, Kingsbridge and Totnes.

Other duties include manual weeding, pushing a barrow, maintaining public areas to a high standard for residents and visitors, and operating a range of Council vehicles and equipment.