Job Title: Roads Operative x 4
Company Name: West Lothian Council
Location: Kirkton Service Centre Lister Road Kirkton Campus Livingston, EH54 7BL
Hours / Days Of Work: 37 hours per week
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £29,844 - £31,609 per year
Job Description:
To provide, as part of a team a comprehensive service relating to the construction and
maintenance of roads and footpaths.
Job Scope
The postholder will carry out a range of specialist tasks involving all aspects of the
maintenance of roads and footpaths. This will include the setting out of work, undertaking
specialist tasks and the driving of complex plant and equipment.
Principal Accountabilities/Key Tasks
•To be fully aware off and undertake all tasks where appropriate in accordance with the
‘Safety at Street Works and Road Works, Code of Practice’.
•Interpret utility drawings and mark sites for the avoidance of utility plant.
•Interpret plans and specification drawings for the setting out of works.
•Operating complex plant and equipment, sometimes in difficult or confined situations.
•Duties may include driving HGV vehicles, some of which may be specialist vehicles
such as low loader, gully machines, hi-abs etc.
•Fix and lay drainage, inspect and investigate drainage
Experience And Qualifications:
Qualified to NRSWA Streetworks Operative level (or working toward).
Ability to read and understand technical drawings / plans.
Ability to work during all weather and in all conditions.
Ability to communicate well.
Experience in the range of specialist tasks involved in Roads Maintenance.
Working knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Act etc. and other relevant legislation and
regulations relating to the construction sector.
Full driving licence.
Application Process:
Via Myjobscotland
Closing Date: 24/04/2025
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