Job Title: Highway Maintenance Operative
Reporting To: Operations Supervisor
Contract Type: Full Time Permanent
Location: O&M facility, Edgewater Road, Belfast
Working Hours: 35 hours per week on a shift rotation covering 24/7/365, including standby periods and possible call outs.
Job Summary:
The Highway Maintenance Operative will work as part of a maintenance team carrying out traffic management and highway maintenance duties, including emergency response and winter maintenance operations.
Principal Functions:
* Evaluate the effectiveness of DBFO1 network maintenance in accordance with company procedures and standards.
* Ensure the safety of yourself, the workforce, the public, and any other person affected by your duties and responsibilities, actively promoting Health and Safety in the workplace.
* Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on highway assets, operating plant and equipment.
* Install and remove Temporary Traffic Management in accordance with TSM Chapter 8.
* Undertake Safety Patrols & Inspections, making emergency and reactive repairs, and reporting thereon.
* Utilise the Intertoll Asset Management System and manage data recording into the RMMS software.
* Coordinate incident and accident response operations, ensuring personnel and equipment are available and temporary measures are implemented to keep the route safe at all times.
* Compile and issue required incident reports and ensure clear communication with Duty Officers.
* Complete and record Winter Maintenance activities.
* Provide direction and guidance to less experienced operatives.
* Maintain vehicles, plant, and materials to the highest standard.
Core Competencies and Attributes:
* Logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
* Computer literacy and ability to learn new systems.
* Safety awareness and a proactive approach to maintaining a safe working environment.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
This job description outlines the role and range of duties for the position. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed upon with the post holder at regular intervals.