Skilled Road Worker - ABS48805

Aberdeenshire Council; Strichen; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a Skilled Roadworker to undertake skilled operations in maintaining roads, pavements and drains, generally as part of a team and using small plant and tools. The role requires work outside normal hours, including standby/call out, with winter maintenance duties.

A current driving licence is required and a C1+E licence must be obtained within 6 months; at least one reference from your current or most recent employer is required.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to perform physical tasks and work as part of a team.
• Comfort with manual processes involved in road, pavement and drain maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain roads, pavements and drains as part of a team.
• Use small plant and tools for maintenance tasks.
• Participate in winter maintenance operations.
• Work outside normal hours including standby/call out.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Manual operations

Safety conscious

Tools

Small plant & tools

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Skilled Roadworker to undertake skilled operations, generally as part of a team, in the maintenance of roads, pavements and drains, and work with small plant and tools.

The applicant will be required to work out with normal hours, including on stand by / call out, and will be required to take part in winter maintenance operations.

Physical effort is daily requirement of the post.

35 Hours in the winter and 39 hours in the summer but paid 37 hours all year round. Hours of Work - Summer - 07:30 to 16:00 (Mon-Thurs) 07:30 to 15:00 (Fri), Winter - 08:00 to 15:30 (Mon to Friday)

Find out more about a career in Roads Maintenance with Aberdeenshire here .

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Informal Enquiries to: Gary Mowat - 01467 534798

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Requirements

A Current Valid Driving Licence is required and C1+E Licence - must obtain within 6 months

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.