Waste and Recycling Level 1 - Driver

About the job Waste and Recycling Level 1 - Driver

Main Purpose of Post:

• Ensure an efficient and effective delivery of the recycling and waste service to the stakeholders that meets the Councils and the Governments performance criteria including continuous improvement.
• To work as part of a team of recycling & waste operatives in the collection of domestic, trade /recycling on designated rounds. To be responsible for a recycling and waste collection vehicle and undertake all driving activities relating to that vehicle.
• To provide the first point of contact to the public in the promotion of recycling, providing guidance and assistance to maximise recycling collected from the householders and traders.
• Use of initiative to suggest and implement better work methods, alter the order of work to achieve priorities, apply problem solving and decision making to achieve tasks successfully, to the standards required and in compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Ensure that any vehicles which are entrusted into your care are driven safely, efficiently and lawfully. This includes due diligence in ensuring that the vehicle is not overloaded. Be prepared to operate and drive large bespoke vehicles sometimes in extreme conditions, snow, ice and darkness over arduous routes.
• To receive and put into operation technical instructions and to report back any unexpected/unforeseen hazardous conditions and assist in the co-ordination of resources in reaction to unforeseen conditions. In the absence of the Recycling & Waste Supervisor and Foreman and as the more senior officer on site, use your initiative to make decisions based on operational instructions to make any necessary alterations or adjustments as the circumstances may dictate.
  
  Ensure the team are fully aware of any change in circumstances and instruct them appropriately. For example, there may be an operational issue that is linked to a potential Health & Safety hazard which has an immediate impact on the team being able to carry out their work.
• Ensure that any simple routine maintenance recommended by the manufacturer or included in the relevant operating procedure e.g. lubrication of lifting and compacting gear is carried out in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
• Ensure that the vehicle is in a roadworthy condition and carry out daily inspections in accordance with PCC procedures, reporting promptly any defects to the Recycling & Waste Supervisor and the Vehicle Maintenance Workshop.
• To ensure that the vehicle is in a clean & tidy condition externally and internally by carrying out regular cleaning and washing. To work in accordance with the current Safe System of Work.
• Drive the vehicles but also assist with the physical collection of designated waste and recycling which includes checking that the contents of the containers are not contaminated with the wrong items. Where this has occurred the correct procedure should be adopted, the container should be left with a sticker explaining why it has not been collected to educate the householder on the correct process to follow.
• Work with other staff in the Recycling & waste service to undertake and assist in the promotion of recycling and enforcement duties. To work in close liaison with the Waste Compliance Officer to bring forward prosecutions where appropriate. Carry out enforcement process in accordance with the guidance and direction from the Recycling & Waste Supervisor. Where a case culminates in a prosecution, assist with the prosecution as directed.
• To only collect trade recycling and waste where arrangements exist with the Council for its collection and report any incidences of abuse to the Recycling & Waste Supervisor.
• Provide advice and guidance to members of the public as the circumstances require and respond appropriately to members of the public particularly in situations when they may be demanding and highly emotional. Ensure council procedures are followed and inform the Recycling & Waste Supervisor of any operational issues that may impact on the service delivery in general.
• Collect and report information as required by the Recycling & Waste Supervisor including using electronic systems (PDAs) where appropriate. Maintain and update work records both on paper and using handheld electronic devices. as necessary and provide simple work assessment reports as requested by the Recycling & Waste Supervisor including customer reports, complaints, general observations, accidents and near misses.
• Attend mandatory training as instructed by the Recycling & Waste Supervisor to ensure levels of skill and competence are maintained to the standards required to carry out the Operative role effectively and safely. This is essential to gain the skills and attitude to move from the old refuse service to the new recycling and waste role and to assist in carrying out the enforcement role as directed by the R &W Supervisor.
• Adhere to and apply the principals of the Councils Health & Safety policy. Undertake and maintain…