Job Title: Public Sector Role
This is a temporary contract assignment with the opportunity for further duration extensions or permanency in time. The role involves working on behalf of a government-funded, public sector organisation that delivers vital services to the state.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform drainage maintenance activities including channel maintenance, embankment maintenance, and structure maintenance.
* Work on construction projects including earthen embankments, reinforced concrete walls, sheet piled retaining and defence walls, and precast concrete culverts.
Requirements:
* A Level 7 Qualification (National Framework of Qualifications) in Occupational Health and Safety is an essential minimum requirement.
* No less than 3 years of satisfactory experience of construction work and knowledge of construction methods, site management, and construction design process.
* Current Safe Pass Card and Valid driving licence.
* Comprehensive knowledge of construction and general health and safety management systems.
* High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
Benefits:
* Competitive hourly rate ranging from €30 to €50 per hour.
* 40-45 hours of paid work each week.
* Paid bank holidays and annual leave.
* Civil Service Mileage.
About the Organisation:
This organisation plays a critical role in delivering public services to the state. They work closely with the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to ensure that their services meet the needs of the community.
The Region is responsible for the direct maintenance of 10 Arterial Drainage Schemes and 4 Flood Relief Schemes. This includes 5,064km channel, 147km embankments, and circa 8,774 structures – bridges, sluices, pump-houses, etc.
The work in this section involves the cleaning of drains/watercourses using excavators to improve drainage and conveyance, construction of bridge/sluice structures, refurbishment/strengthening of earthen embankments, most of which is undertaken by a direct works labour force.