Ganger - North & South Leitrim

Duties & Responsibilities
The post of Ganger is an outdoor grade with front-line supervisory responsibilities and is a critical post in terms of ensuring quality service delivery to the public. Posts arising are generally within Roads and the successful candidate will be required to work as part of a works/maintenance crew within the relevant Area. He/she will be required to carry out duties as may from time to time be assigned to him/her in relation to his/her employment and as may be appropriate to the Roads function, or to any particular function of the local authority for which the Chief Executive is responsible, and carry out such instruction as may be given in relation to the performance of duties. The Senior Engineer, Senior Executive Engineer or any such person designated may assign duties as he/she sees fit at his/her absolute discretion.
The main duties and responsibilities of the Ganger may include, but will not be limited to, the following:

•Organising of work to ensure that tasks assigned are completed on time and to specification.
•Working at all times with his/her crew/team unless otherwise directed by the General Services Supervisor or other Line Manager.
•Supervising and managing road maintenance/improvement/surfacing/strengthening activities.
•Supervising the crew/team and liaising with the General Services Supervisor or other Line Manager.
•Supervising Contractors, Plant Operators etc on site.
•Responsible for equipment and materials under his/her control.
•Setting out of road works.
•Implementing traffic management plans.
•Supervising local safety arrangements on site, including the preparation and communication of the SSWP.
•Ensuring that the Council’s safety management systems and procedures are complied with at all times.
•Compliance with all organisational policies, procedures and legislation.
•Keeping such records of crews, equipment, materials and jobs under his/her control as are required by Supervisor.
•Taking directions from and reporting to the appropriate Line Manager/Supervisor.
•The post of Ganger is a working post and accordingly a Ganger will also be required to carry out General Operative duties.
•Carrying out road maintenance work including road repairs and general road maintenance.
•Assisting road construction works including pipe laying, minor block and mortar work, road strengthening, road construction, surface dressing etc.
•General maintenance duties in relation to roads and footpaths including opening water inlets, drainage work and tar patching etc.
•Assisting bridge maintenance/repair works as required.
•Street cleaning, litter picking and emptying of bins.
•Erecting, cleaning and repairing signage.
•Carrying out maintenance/improvement/construction works in playgrounds, parks, amenity areas etc.
•Carrying out road reinstatement and footpath repairs and general concrete works.
•Grass cutting, strimming and general landscaping works.
•Chemical spraying and weed control.
•Power washing as required.
•Undertaking/assisting in relation to tree felling as required.

4. Education, Training, Experience, etc.
Candidates must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
a)Have reached a standard of education sufficient to enable them to carry out the duties of the position satisfactorily;
b)Have previous experience relevant to the duties outlined for the position of Ganger;
c)Have a good knowledge and previous experience in Safety, Health & Welfare at Work and in dealing with the public;
d)Hold a valid Safe Pass Card*;
e)Hold a current valid unendorsed driving licence in respect of category B vehicles or equivalent in the EU Model Driving Licence (Copy of Licence must be submitted with your application).

Each candidate will demonstrate through their application form and at interview (if called for interview) that s/he:
•Has good communication/interpersonal and customer awareness skills;
•Has capacity to co-ordinate and supervise works and staff within a team;
•Has the ability to plan and prioritise work effectively;
•Is self-motivated with a record of demonstrating initiative and ability to use judgement in a work-place environment;
•Has sufficient knowledge and understanding of Safety, Health & Welfare at work.
The Ideal Candidate Shall Have:
•An understanding the role of a Ganger.
•Knowledge, experience and training relevant to the duties outlined for a Ganger.
•Management skills including experience in staff supervision and an ability to work within, lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams.
•The capacity to co-ordinate and supervise works and staff within a team.
•The ability to plan and prioritise work effectively and to work under pressure (both independently and as part of a team).
•The ability to use initiative and judgement.
•A flexible and adaptable approach with the ability to multi-task.
•Strong organisation and problem-solving skills and the drive to deliver the required results.
•Effective interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare technical and other reports for line managers.
•Good ICT skills and an ability to use technology (eg. hand-held smart technology etc) as required.
•Experience in dealing with the public and a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services.
•An excellent knowledge and awareness of health & safety legislation and regulations, their implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace.
•A strong understanding of the role and duties of managers in safety and staff resource management in the workplace.
•A good understanding of how local authorities operate.

Leitrim County Council