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HGV Road Maintenance Driver

  • Division: Engineering
  • Contact Email: kevin.griffin@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 25113

This role involves carrying out maintenance activities on national, regional, and local road networks, operating a range of vehicles and equipment, and ensuring safe, efficient day-to-day road operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive a variety of road maintenance vehicles, including winter service/gritting vehicles.
  • Perform maintenance tasks such as grass and hedge cutting, small drainage repairs, gully cleaning, litter picking, boundary and safety fence repairs, and minor surfacing or civil works.
  • Install and operate traffic management systems on high-speed roads.
  • Complete required paperwork and record sheets accurately.
  • Follow all health & safety procedures and promote safe working practices.
  • Carry out “watchman” duties by reporting issues on the network.
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues and the public when needed.
  • Support emergency services during incident response.
  • Perform additional duties appropriate to the role as required.

Skills & Requirements

  • Full HGV driving licence.
  • Relevant CSCS accreditation.
  • Certification in Signing, Lighting & Guarding at Roadworks and Traffic Management on High-Speed Roads.
  • Flexibility to work across a range of tasks and environments.
  • Ability to participate in standby rotas, providing 24/7 emergency cover.
  • Physically able to carry out manual duties.
  • Ability to work independently and use initiative.

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Kevin Griffin

kevin.griffin@collinsmcnicholas.ie

(021) 2427108