JOB DESCRIPTION
The hands-on implementation of the day-to-day maintenance on the motorway
To carry out routine maintenance activities including:

• Landscaping / grass cutting / weed control
• Litter collection
• Accident damage repair (e.g., boundary fence repairs, concrete repairs)
• Cleaning road furniture (e.g., signs, bridges)
• Traffic management
• Driving winter maintenance vehicles
• Completing patrols of the road
• General maintenance duties

Keep accurate records of tasks completed To provide call-out cover to out-of-office hours’ emergency responses.To undertake all allocated maintenance tasks as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications/ Education / Training
Essential to the role:

• 2nd level education
• Valid Safe Pass holder
• Valid Category B driving licence

Desirable to the role:

• Category C driving licence
• DE or CE category driving licence(s)
• Valid Driver CPC card
• Up-to-date training/qualifications in Traffic Management

Experience/ Knowledge
Essential to the role:

• Relevant experience with a background in construction or farming
• Experience in one or more of the routine maintenance activities listed above
• An understanding of and commitment to health and safety practices and principles

Desirable to the role:

• Experience in a similar role maintaining roads
• Experience of road construction
• Experience of traffic management, particularly on high-speed roads
• Knowledge of the standard methods, equipment, materials, tools, and practices used in performing road maintenance activities

Skills/Abilities
Essential to the role:

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Good standard of written and spoken English

Desirable to the role:

• Technology – Ability to navigate mobile devices easily & associated apps/tools for recording of works.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Good interpersonal skills
• Adaptable and flexible, with a willingness to learn new skills

Additional Requirements
Willingness to:

• Provide 24/7 on-call cover on a rostered basis
• Work outdoors
• Work in adverse weather conditions
• Work irregular hours
• Perform night work as required

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Licence/Certification:

• Class B Driving Licence (required)
• Class C Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Portlaoise - MO