Tractor Drive

Description:

• Driving a tractor vehicle with / or without trailer and / or with other tractor mounted attachments or any Council vehicle (as assigned) and General Operative duties.

• General maintenance of the vehicle (including washing, fuelling, wheel replacement and so on) on a regular basis, or as required.

• Loading of vehicles and operation of any lifting equipment and so on.

• Operating equipment, tools and machinery as required.

• Carry out daily vehicle checks as per Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) (Vehicle Maintenance and Repair regulations 2013).

• Have due regard to Health, Safety and Welfare at Work legislation.

• The requirement to operate any machinery, equipment and associated items as required including operating existing technology and any new technology that may be introduced in the future and be responsible for such items under their control. This will include recording daily operations on such systems (for example vehicle logbook data entry or daily vehicle check through smartphone or tablet).

• Assuming personal responsibility for own safety at work.

• Working collaboratively with other staff and crews.

• Keeping records relating to duties as directed by the supervisory staff.

• Dealing effectively and courteously with customers.

• Participation in mandatory Health and Safety training and all other training as required.

• Required to operate the tractor and any machinery necessary in the cutting of grass in parks, playing pitches and open spaces. This work is to be done to an acceptable standard as per the instructions of the supervisor or relevant Line Manager.

• Required to operate the tractor and any machinery necessary in the cutting of hedges and grass verges in parks, open spaces and adjacent to roadways. This work is to be done to an acceptable standard as per the instructions of the supervisor or relevant Line Manager.

• Responsible for the cleaning of grass areas, hedges and verges as necessary before cutting takes place and will be required to ensure that the site is clean after cutting and before they move to another work location.

• Comply with all Council policies and procedures in all aspects of their work with / on behalf of the Council.

• Submit motor claim accident reports to the Supervisor and the Machinery Yard Engineer within 24 hours of any incident occurring.

• Maintain a vehicle logbook, recording details of all journeys undertaken by the vehicle they are driving.

• Ensure qualifications such as CPC courses, Health and Safety courses, SafePass and other training skills are updated as required.

• Adherence to all Council policies and procedures including the Procedure for the use of South Dublin County Council Vehicles.

• Adherence to the outcome of the Council’s Fleet Management Review.

• The post holder will be available, if called on, for weekend or other duties outside of normal hours, when required.

• Any other duties appropriate to the grade of Tractor Driver, Driver or General Operative that may be assigned from time to time.

• The post holder may be assigned to any Directorate or work location, from time to time, as determined by Management.