Wastewater Network Maintenance and Repair Jetting HGV Senior Operative (C licence) - Swords, Dublin

Is sinne Uisce Éireann. Gach lá, bímid freagrach as seirbhísí uisce atá slán, sábháilte agus inbhuanaithe a sholáthar do mhuintir na hÉireann. Mar fhóntas uisce rialáilte náisiúnta na hÉireann, is í ár bhfís go mbeidh Éire inbhuanaithe ann ina bhfuil meas ar uisce agus ina bhfuil sé cosanta, don domhan agus do na saolta uile a gcothaítear leis.

Is é an cuspóir atá ag Uisce Éireann ná a bheith inchurtha leis an dúshlán a bhaineann le seirbhísí bunathraitheacha uisce a sholáthar chun go mbeidh rath ar phobail. Ciallaíonn sé sin go bhfuilimid bródúil as an bhfreagracht a ghlacadh as ár soláthar uisce a chosaint agus córas sábháilte uisce a chur ar aghaidh chuig daonra atá ag fás go tapa agus fás sóisialta agus eacnamaíoch na hÉireann a chumhachtú.

Táimid paiseanta faoi chumhacht a thabhairt dár ndaoine, iad a chumasú tionchar dearfach a bheith acu ar phobail ar fud na hÉireann. Tá comhfhís agus comhchuspóir mar threoir againn, agus cloímid le luachanna a shainíonn cé sinne agus a mhúnlaíonn an chaoi a n-oibrímid, áit a bhfreastalaímid ar chustaiméirí agus ar phobail, a n-oibrímid níos fearr le chéile, a ndéanaimid an rud ceart, a mbíonn uaillmhianta againn, agus a gcoinnímid a chéile slán. Is trínár n-iompar a shainítear an chaoi a ndéanaimid caidreamh agus cumarsáid le chéile, agus a mbíonn rath orainn le chéile. Baineann na luachanna agus an t-iompar seo le gach duine againn, thar gach ról, suíomh, agus leibhéal.

Is é an sprioc atá againn daoine oilte agus cumasacha ó chúlraí éagsúla a mhealladh agus a fhorbairt, agus tabharfaidh na daoine sin raon dinimiciúil saineolais agus léargas chuig ár gcuid oibre. Agus lucht saothair láidir luachbhunaithe ag Uisce Éireann, is cinnte gur féidir linn seirbhísí uisce na hÉireann a chur chun cinn agus freastal ar riachtanais na bpobal a bhfreastalaímid orthu, agus gur féidir linn leanúint ar aghaidh leis an obair sin do na glúnta atá le teacht.

The Role:

The Asset Operations function forms the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment and meeting regulatory standards, as well as managing the majority of operational expenditure. The function has responsibility for operational and maintenance strategy, policies, planning and standard operating procedures for Water and Wastewater operations both nationally and regionally, ensuring that value for money and customer service is delivered.

The Wastewater O&M Management area is responsible for the national delivery of wastewater operational services through the operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of the wastewater network and treatment assets.

Reporting to the Wastewater Network Maintenance and Repair Team Lead, the Wastewater Network Maintenance and Repair Jetting HGV Senior Operative is responsible for supporting planned and reactive maintenance and repair activities across the wastewater network infrastructure in a safe manner. Wastewater Network Maintenance and Repair Jetting HGV Senior Operative’s duties play a critical role in delivering consistent customer service.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

•Undertake both routine and reactive maintenance activities across the wastewater network infrastructure in a safe manner. This includes responding to clean and unblocked sewers, pumping stations, wells, tanks and other assets across both the wastewater network and wastewater treatment asset base. •Responsible for responding to alarms and resolving issues at wastewater network infrastructure assets which may include: •Sewer blockages and sewer cleansing •Pumping station alarms, blockages and cleansing •Pumping station overflows •Underground Chambers and wells •Wastewater Treatment assets such as tanks and wells •Working in environment with foul odours •Identify and resolve, where appropriate problems that have been highlighted on a case by base basis whilst on site, such as root infestation and mitigating collapsed sewers. •Undertake testing following completion of activities on the wastewater network asset base •Operate and maintain a HGV unit 20 tonne + from the depot. (Note, The current fleet consists of vactors and recyclers but vehicle type may change as UÉ enhances it’s fleet to respond to changing needs) •Responsible for work and site supervision along with undertaking and / or ensuring the following actions are completed; oAppropriate equipment, fittings and materials are available for the required work oInitial location assessment and park up locations oWork Order review and acceptance, updates, completion. Follow on work order as required* oWork, quality and completeness of job at closure oWork direction on site, supporting team members and contractor resources where appropriate oEnsuring the Site is left safe when leaving/ Safe to resume work when returning oEnsuring vehicle checks are completed and the asset care of the vehicle is undertaken. •Responsible for a variety of Health and Safety activities including: oPre start checklist completion oSSWP adherence oIdentification of hazards and services oEnsuring the asset is safe to work on oEnsuring site safety for staff, contractors and members of the public •Responsible for several Traffic management activities including: oUse of Proworks as required oTraffic Management set up/ Signing, Lighting and Guarding - in line with Proworks/ Traffic Management Plan •Support incident and emergency response, ensuring all health and safety standards are met and pollution classifications are consistent •Escalate issues and ensure data capture on issues that are relevant to the development of operational, maintenance and repair plans •Responsible for ensuring stock levels in vehicles are sufficient for performing M&R activities at first visit •Update relevant systems and report on internal and external customer’s issues / problems including task requests and GIS updates •Responsible for issuing of permits to work as trained to all relevant contractors and ensure they follow all health and safety procedures •Responsible for supporting the Wastewater Network M&R Team Lead and mentoring of Wastewater Network M&R Operatives, as required •Coordinate activities daily to maintenance team as the Team Lead manages the team remotely e.g. checking that tasks are complete, verifying timesheets prior to Team Lead sign-off and authorising leave requests •Ensure all information is accurately recorded and promptly reported for audit purposes including the capturing of data on existing or replacement assets using the technology systems provided •Responsible for undertaking administrative tasks, including the completion of timesheets, work orders, raising of purchase request, H&S records and inventory management using the technology systems provided •Perform reactive investigations and raise work requests for resolution, passing back updated work orders from the field that require further contact and input from Customer Service •Support Key Account Managers with any queries relating to issues affecting Key Accounts in their area •Support Customer Contact Centre / Customer Contact Technical Specialist with any customer issues/queries in their area •Ensure that any damage caused to an asset, by a third party or otherwise, is captured and declared to the Team Lead when required

General Duties and Responsibilities:

•Obair i gcomhar le príomhpháirtithe leasmhara inmheánacha ar fud ghnólacht UÉ. •Freagrach as gealltanais sláinte agus sábháilteachta a chur chun cinn agus a sheachadadh ar fud UÉ agus a shlabhra soláthair, iompraíochtaí dearfacha a neartú agus cuspóirí agus riachtanais sláinte agus sábháilteachta ar na caighdeáin is airde sa tionscal a sheachadadh. •Tacaíocht a thabhairt don Chlár Uisce Éireann um Bunathrú chun Feabhais a sholáthar, torthaí a theastaíonn laistigh den Stiúrthóireacht a bhaint amach, agus tacú le cuspóirí uile-eagraíochta a bhaint amach. •Dualgais agus freagrachtaí a chur i gcrích i gcomhréir le beartais, caighdeáin, próisis agus rialuithe Slándála Faisnéise Uisce Éireann chun rúndacht, sláine agus infhaighteacht faisnéise gnó de chuid Uisce Éireann a chosaint, agus seirbhísí ríthábhachtacha a chur i gcrích, i gcomhréir le Treoir NIS (Slándáil Líonra agus Faisnéise) agus le rialachán cibearshlándála ábhartha eile ar bith. •Dualgais eile de réir mar is gá, lena n-áirítear tacú le seirbhísí fuíolluisce i gceantair eile le linn iamh-aga feithicle.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

•Secondary level education or equivalent work experience •Minimum two years relevant experience working in a similar role •Full, clean and valid Irish category B & C/HGV driving licence is minimum requirement. A clean driving licence is defined as meaning that the applicant has not been convicted of an offence under the Road Traffic Acts (other than an offence for which the penalty is the imposition of penalty points). •We keep each other safe - experience/understanding of working within a strong health & safety culture is an advantage •We work better together - proven ability to create and develop good working relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals, coupled with the ability to gain commitment from others •We deliver for our customers and communities - strong customer service skills with demonstrable experience of dealing with customers •Previous infrastructure and maintenance experience in a road works environment •Experience using IT systems to ensure up to date recorded data (Microsoft Office) •Strong problem-solving skills •Traffic management skills e.g. SLG qualification •Effective communication skills, to engage with a range of customers •Experience working within Water Industry and/ or other Utilities preferred •Knowledge of wastewater network processes •Basic knowledge of electrical panels and electricity •With full training and risk assessment, the role holder must have the ability to work in an environment that is sometimes uncomfortable or potentially hazardous such as: working with hazardous chemicals; sewage; confined spaces; lone working; remote working; deep water; animals; vermin; noise; hand and arm vibration, etc. This involves successful completion of occupational health assessment confirming suitability to work in such environments •Striving for quality and ensuring consistent high standards of work •Strong Computer skills with a proficient working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 23rd September 2026.

Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.

*Please be advised that if successful you will be placed on the salary range based on your skills and experience. Please note the Market reference point (midpoint) of the range is generally the upper end of the offer where someone is deemed to be fully competent to take on the duties of the role, and leaves room for the employee to progress through the pay range as their experience develops further.

Uisce Éireann is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability.