Road Maintenance Operative — Overtime, Pension & On-Call

Midlothian Council; United States; Remote; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Employer pension contribution

Job summary

Midlothian Council is advertising road operatives to support delivery of road projects with a modern fleet of vehicles and plant. Ideal candidates have surfacing, drainage, plant operation, line painting or winter maintenance experience, and a willingness to obtain additional qualifications.

Successful applicants will be eligible for overtime and an employer-contributed pension scheme, with salary on the first point of the scale.

Qualifications

• SVQ level 2 in Road Building or equivalent.
• HGV/LGV driving license.
• Desirable Plant Operator Certificates, Health and Safety Certificates (IOSH working safely or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Understand processes and interpret technical plans and site drawings.
• Take site measures to allow the accurate ordering of materials and equipment.
• Operate a number of plant safely and efficiently.
• Carry out winter maintenance duties as required.

Skills

Road maintenance experience

Plant operation

Site measurement

Plan reading

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Road Building

HGV/LGV driving license

Tools

Plant Operator Certificates

IOSH Health and Safety Certificates

Job description

Midlothian Council is advertising road operatives to support delivery of road projects with a modern fleet of vehicles and plant. Ideal candidates have surfacing, drainage, plant operation, line painting or winter maintenance experience, and a willingness to obtain additional qualifications.

Successful applicants will be eligible for overtime and an employer-contributed pension scheme, with salary on the first point of the scale.