Maintenance Operative (6 month fixed term contract)

Company Description

SouthLink N25 is responsible for the operations and maintenance of the Suir Bridge & Toll Plaza at Gracedieu, on the outskirts of Waterford City.

We manage toll collection and processes surrounding the smooth operation of the Plaza. We take our role seriously as contributing to the safety and efficiency of Waterford’s transportation infrastructure, improving journey times and connectivity for communities in the city and its environs.

Job Description

• Hands-on implementation of the day-to-day Project Road maintenance requirements
• Provide call-out cover to out-of-office hours emergency responses
• Carry out routine maintenance activities including:

- Daily equipment checks

- Cash reconciliation

- Traffic Management

- Winter Maintenance

- Tom Clarke Bridge maintenance

- Pavement repairs

- Weather warning preparation

- Emergency Response

- Bridge Maintenance

- Cleaning of some internal areas of RTB e.g. booths

- Accident Damage Repair (boom and other equipment’s)

- Duty Supervisor support

- Landscaping / Grass cutting / Weed control

- Litter collection

- General maintenance duties

- Incident Response

- Compliant to H&S Rules

• To undertake all allocated maintenance tasks as directed by the Duty Supervisor

Willingness to:

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

Qualifications

Qualifications/ Education / Training

• 2nd level education
• Class C drivers licence
• Valid Safe Pass holder
• Driver CPC

Experience/ Knowledge

• Relevant experience with a background in Motorway / Road Construction / Maintenance.
• Evidence of practical experience in one or more of the routine maintenance activities listed above
• An understanding of and commitment to health and safety practices and principles

Skills/Abilities

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

Personal Attributes

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

Additional Requirements

Willingness to:

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

Job Types: Specified-purpose, Full-time

Additional Information

If you require any reasonable accommodations or adjustments throughout the hiring process, please let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring equal access and opportunity for all candidates.