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Job Title

General Operative, Westmeath

Employer

Waterways Ireland

Location

Westmeath

Description

Summary of Job. To engage in the maintenance and development of the Royal Canal by undertaking operational tasks. Key Activities. -Working as a member of a team engaged in the maintenance and development of the waterway channel, the towpaths, banks, buildings and structures, moorings and mooring facilities. -Maintenance and development of Waterways Ireland’s property and facilities, including grass/hedge cutting, weed spraying, installing gates/fencing, litter collection, etc. -Working in a water based environment involving frequently working on and / or in close proximity to deep water. -Working as Banksman (while working with plant and machinery. -Operation of equipment and machinery including floating plant. -Working in general civil engineering/building construction. -Assisting crafts persons (building walls/pillars, mixing mortar, kerb laying etc. The above is given as a broad range of duties and is not intended to be a complete description of all tasks. Essential Criteria. -Experience of vegetation maintenance activities. -Experience of working in a water based environment. -Possess effective communication skills. -Possess current full driving licence (Category B. -Knowledge of issues relating to Health, Safety & Welfare Regulations in water based environment. Desirable Criteria. -Possess full driving licence for additional categories EB and / or EC. -Experience of working under minimum supervision. -Experience of working in a team. -Experience of operating equipment and machinery including floating plant. -Experience of working on civil engineering/building construction projects. Role: General Operative. Status: Permanent. Location: Thomastown Depot, Killucan, Co. Westmeath. Salary: €511.25. For more detailed information on the role and the recruitment process and to download application packs please visit our website at http://www.waterwaysireland.org. Candidates with a disability who require assistance will be facilitated upon request. For more information on this, please contact Human Resources, 2, Sligo Road, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh BT74 7JY. CVs will not be considered. Completed application forms should be received no later than 4pm on Wednesday 28th March 2018. Waterways Ireland is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT. Closing date. 28th March 2018. Please note that this advertisement is being hosted by the Public Appointments Service on publicjobs.ie. The Public Appointments Service has no involvement in, or responsibility for, the recruitment and selection process or the terms and conditions which relate to this post.

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