ASSISTANT HIGHWAYS OPERATIVE

Location: Pontypool, NP4 6YB
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 1+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £14.17 per hour
Job Ref: OR12794

The role involves assisting in various highway maintenance tasks according to job tickets, target dates, and service levels. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting in highway construction duties such as kerbing, paving, concrete placement, and drainage pipe installation.
• Assisting in the construction and removal of inspection chambers, walls, and masonry walling.
• Helping with the installation and removal of bollards, fencing, road signs, and bus shelter panels.
• Using equipment like compactors, road breakers, and strimmers effectively.
• Carrying out excavation, cleansing of canals and culverts, hedge cutting, and high-pressure jetting.
• Inspecting streets, identifying defects, confirming repair needs, and recording additional works.
• Cleansing and inspecting road drainage gullies, locating obstructions, and recommending further actions.
• Performing winter maintenance duties including gritting and managing salt stocks.
• Maintaining high standards of customer care and distributing promotional materials as required.
• Ensuring all vehicles, equipment, and materials are used safely and efficiently.