We are interested in receiving applications from individuals who would like to take up a career in horticulture. As a firm who strongly believes in customer safety, we only accept individuals who have a clean record and so you must be able to supply references from reputable sources. We do not discriminated against disabled individuals or differentiate between genders or race. Experience in this field is obviously a benefit, but a keen interest in this line of work is also taken into consideration. All applicants will require a police disclosure, that will be carried out by us before employment can commence. If you already have a Police disclosure, please bring to interview if arranged. Any voluntary work you have been involved with, tells us a lot about you so please include details on CV below. Below are some examples of careers opportunities with Nocheese Limited.

Latest positions

Gardener (new on)

We are looking for individuals interested in the art of gardening. Applicants should have experience in horticulture with pleasant etiquette. You will responsible for looking after beds and borders for commercial and domestic clients portraying your trade with enthusiasm.

Builder (new on)

Builder with broad knowledge of all tasks associated with the building industry. The successfull applicant will be confronted by various building repairs. Plastering and Carpentry skills are a bonus.

Bookkeeper

Processing Payroll- Operatives, Office Personnel, Mowers (Part Time) and On Call Pay, Daily time tickets Accounts Payable and Purchase Orders and the county is tax exempt.Personnel Files
General Ledger
Cash Accounts
Budget Accounts
Annual Bids and Special Bidding
Permits- Driveway, Right of Way Cuts, Oversize/Overweight Permits, and Waivers (Fill in for Secretary)
Answer Phone- Take concerns and pass along to appropriate channels.
Ability to type letters and greet the public
Check answering machine every day
Monitor- Gas system, gas usage, billing of different departments for gas usage, and handling fuel keys for malfunctions
Logs For- Gravel use and Bituminous, Dust Control, Salt and Sand, and all other materials used
Insurance Information- Handling questions, etc. for employees
Monthly Diesel Fuel Usage Report
Injury reports for workers compensation and follow all the way through treatment and prognosis.
Accident reports for vehicles, or property damage
Job Standards
High School education or equivalent with related work experience preferred.

Equipment Operator

Qualifications
Basic operating knowledge of all trucks and specialized equipment owned by County.
Knowledge and skills of maintaining grade and slope
Knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical system components
Responsibilities and Duties
Operate with skill all County owned equipment.
Ability to supervise small work crews for grading and drainage projects
Perform routine maintenance and repair on assigned vehicles
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Standards
High School education or equivalent with related work experience preferred.

Garage Foreman

Job Objectives
Employee is responsible for overseeing repairs to all County equipment and various structures. Garage Foreman reports to the Supervisor(s) of the Highway Agency.
Essential Job Functions
Organizes and supervises garage operations
Schedules service and repair of all equipment owned by Nocheese Limited.
Performs repair work on other County offices' auto fleet
Performs repairs to equipment personally
Develops and implements preventive maintenance program
Supervises parts inventory and purchasing
Writes specifications for all new equipment
Performs all building repairs for Highway Department
Performs all electrical repairs for Highway Department
Meets with vendors to oversee actual building of new trucks for Highway Department
Performs building maintenance, machine repair, electrical repair, and installation of new equipment at recycling center
Non-Essential Functions
Consults with office on repair orders and billing statements
Answers phone calls from salesmen
Performs related Essential/Non-Essential functions as required.
Skills and Knowledge
Equipment
Ability to use hand tools- welding, diagnostic equipment, power tools, and other similar equipment required to complete work assignments
Ability to operate trucks and other equipment in order to determine malfunctions and drive/operate to ensure proper repair
Must have knowledge of hydraulics/pneumatics, A/C and D/C electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, auto, and diesel machines
Critical Skills/Expertise
Thorough knowledge of highway equipment functions, systems, and repair
Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions to include, but not limited to, diesel and internal combustion engines, drive trains, and hydraulics
Ability to complete equipment preventive maintenance procedures as required by department
Ability to use repair manuals, parts catalogs, and follow electrical and mechanical schematics
Ability to legally operate assigned vehicles
Job Standards
High School education or equivalent with related work experience preferred.
Garage Foreman is required to have special knowledge involving principles and practices, either through higher education or equivalent extensive training.
Full driving license
Responsibilities
The position holder operates with general directions from supervisors. The person must organize and supervise maintenance shop operations.
Develops and implements preventive maintenance program.
Schedules service and repair of all equipment of the Highway Department and other County Departments.
Consults on equipment replacement program and specifications for equipment purchase. Supervises parts inventory and purchasing.
Trains shop employees.
Maintains safe working environment.
Generally accepted guidelines are often unclear or not well stated and require use of independent judgment in selection or interpretation.
Physical Effort
Performs light to heavy work while standing, sitting, and walking.
Position requires to lift, carry, and place parts to complete work assignments
Moderate skills in dexterity, vision, and hearing are required.
Working Environment
Job Location
The Garage Foreman works in an office, garage area, and outside.
The work environment is noisy, hot/cold, dirty, with exposure to acid, chemicals, and vibrations.
Person must deal with the dangers of electrical and mechanical hazards, burns, and cuts.
Protective safety items are worn such as goggles/safety glasses, gloves and ear plugs.
Span of Control
Employee supervises, directs, and coordinates the Highway Department's repair activity including contacts with all other departments to schedule their maintenance works.
Works with the following subordinate personnel:
Mechanics-2
Mechanics' Helper (Parts Person)-1

Highway Maintenance Worker

Job Objective
Maintenance Worker operates trucks and highway equipment while maintaining County roads, road sides, and signs.
This position reports to Department Manager/Supervisory personnel.
Essential Job Functions
Includes operating specialized equipment needed to complete mowing tasks such repairs.
Performs roadside maintenance duties such as mowing and trimming, litter and trash pickup, cleaning and re-shaping ditches and inspecting/cleaning/replacing minor drainage structures.
Report signs and supports needing replacement or repair.
Inspects roadways and roadsides identifying where work is required.
Assists with maintaining traffic control and establishing work-site traffic control and flagging.
Operates and maintains snow and ice removal equipment.
Operates and maintains small and large equipment including dump and pick-up trucks, tractors with all attachment, front-end loaders, graders, and chipper.
Operates hand equipment such as (but not limited to) post drivers, chain saws, string trimmers, and small hand tools.
Completes required paperwork such as time sheets, scale tickets, completing complaint sheets and road sign maps.
Non-Essential Functions
Operates welding and cutting torches
Performs light maintenance on trucks such as checking water, oil, and tires.
Performs janitorial duties as required.
Performs related Essential/Non-Essential functions as required.
Skills and Knowledge
Equipment
Job Standards
High School education or equivalent with related work experience preferred.
Critical Skills/Expertise
Working knowledge of and ability to follow general department work methods and procedures.
Ability to safely use materials used in department work activities
Knowledge of traffic laws that apply to light and heavy equipment
Ability to legally operate assigned vehicle, Full driving license
Responsibilities
Highway Maintenance Worker receives detailed instructions before and during work. Work is checked by supervisor as needed, with the employee often suggesting changes in methods to increase work quality.
Caution should be expressed in operating equipment or trucks in order to prevent damage to equipment or injury to the themselves or others.
The individual is responsible for following all safety needs and regulations.
Physical Effort
Performs light to heavy work while walking, sitting, or standing.
Position requires employee to climb, lift, carry, and use pushing and pulling actions.
Moderate hearing, color vision, and depth perception are required while being concerned with working speed.
Working Environment
Job Location
Work is performed both inside and outside under noisy and hot/cold conditions.
Position holder is required to wear protective gear such as hard hats, safety vest, goggles, ear plugs, and gloves.

Mechanics' Helper

Job Objective
Mechanics' Helper maintains Purchase Order numbers and assists in performing repair functions on highway equipment
The position reports to Workshop Supervisor.
Essential Job Functions
Drives small truck to pick up ordered parts and supplies located within driving distance.
Performs minor maintenance, such as oil filter, oil changes, and lubricating vehicles, and equipment as needed.
Assists other mechanics with equipment repair on a regular basis
Maintains records of Purchase Order Numbers for parts by vendor
Phones vendors checking on delivery of parts ordered.
Non-Essential Functions
Performs daily housekeeping duties
Operates all moving vehicles to load and unload repair bays
Performs related Essential/Non-Essential functions as required.
Skills and Knowledge
Equipment
Ability to use hand tools, welding equipment, diagnostic equipment and other similar equipment required to complete assignment including grinders, drill presses, and hand drills.
Ability to operate trucks and other equipment in order to determine malfunctions and drive/operate to assure proper repair.
Job Standards
High School education or equivalent with related work experience preferred.
Critical Skills/Expertise
Basic understanding of petrol and diesel engines
Ability to change, repair, and mount tires
Ability to legally operate assigned vehicles
Ability to use repair manuals and parts catalogs
Ability to maintain a safe working environment
Responsibilities
General directions provided by supervisor with Mechanics' Helper working independently in changing oil, lubricating, and changing filters.
Supervisor sends position holder to pick up parts and supplies, Full driving license
This individual is responsible for assisting in repair and maintaining a variety of department equipment items to avoid equipment damage or possible injury to other employees.
Physical Effort
Performs light to heavy work while walking, standing, and sitting.
Required to lift, carry, and use push/pull actions to complete work assignments.
Moderate skills in dexterity, vision, and hearing are required for the purpose of reaching inaccessible objects.
Working Environment
Job Location
Mechanic's Helper works in garage areas, outside, and in a truck.
The work environment is noisy, hot/cold and dirty with exposure to acid, chemicals, and vibrations.
Must deal with the dangers of electrical and mechanical hazards, burns, and cuts.
Protective items should be worn such as goggles/safety glasses, gloves, and ear plugs.

Parts Man

Job Objectives
Maintains parts room, ordering parts, supplies, and helping with repairs on equipment.
Essential Job Functions
Maintains parts room
Orders parts and supplies to stock parts room
Uses County vehicle to pick up ordered parts and supplies located within driving distance
Performs minor maintenance, such as oil filters, oil changes, and lubricate vehicles, and equipment as needed
Assists Mechanics with equipment repair on a regular basis
Maintains records of Purchase Order Numbers for parts by vendor
Phones vendors checking on delivery of parts ordered.
Non-Essential Functions
Performs daily housekeeping duties
Operates all moving vehicles to load and unload repair bays
Performs related Essential/Non-Essential functions as required.
Skills and Knowledge
Equipment
Ability to use hand tools, welding equipment, diagnostic equipment, computers, and other similar equipment required to complete assignments, including grinders, drill presses, and hand drills.
Ability to operate trucks and other equipment in order to determine malfunctions and drive/operate to assure proper repair.
Critical Skills/Expertise
Basic understanding of gasoline and diesel engines
Ability to change, repair, and mount tires
Ability to legally operate assigned vehicles
Ability to use repair manuals and parts catalogs
Knowledge of and ability to maintaining a safe working environment
Job Standards
High school education or equivalent with related work experience preferred.
Responsibilities
General directions provided by Garage Foreman with Parts Man working independently in changing oil, lubrication, and changing filters.
Garage Foreman sends position holder to pick up parts and supplies, Full driving license.
Individual must be responsible for assisting in repair and maintaining a variety of department equipment items to avoid equipment damage or possible injury to other employees.
Physical Effort
Performs light to heavy work while walking, standing, and sitting
Required to lift, carry and use a push/pull action to complete work assignments.
Moderate skills in dexterity, vision, and hearing are required for the purpose of reaching inaccessible projects.
Working Environment
Works in garage areas, outside, and in a truck.
The work environment is noisy, hot/cold, dirty with exposure to acid, chemicals, and vibrations.
Must deal with the dangers of electrical and mechanical hazards and burns and cuts,
Protective safety items should be worn such as goggles/safety glasses gloves, and ear plugs.

Road/Drainage/Bridge Foreman

Qualifications
Field experience in highway maintenance
Working knowledge of construction equipment
Working knowledge of construction methods and operations
Knowledge of construction materials and proper use
Full driving license
Ability to supervise work force
Responsibilities and Duties
Supervise daily work activities of field crews
Order materials for projects
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Job Standards
High School education or equivalent with related work experience preferred.

Secretary

Job Objectives
Secretary is responsible for the performance of standardized tasks in data entry, duties related to the accounting cycle and secretarial duties.
Position holder reports to the Co-Supervisor responsible for the office functions.
Essential Job Functions
Process daily time tickets recording total weight and materials used and man/vehicle hours into correct activity codes
Enters total hours/miles/fuel/oil usage into daily cost file on computer
Answers phone and greets visitors and transfers them to the supervisor they wish to see
Composes/types letters, forms, miscellaneous items, envelopes, etc.
Maintains current updated list of parts in stockroom and enters records of repairs and/or parts and supplies used on Repair Records File
Enters and records driveway/utilities and other permits issued by the Highway Department
Maintains "Requests for Action" received daily for work to be done or action to be taken
Non-Essential Functions
Maintains file of photos taken by supervisors of accidents, vandalism, and miscellaneous photos
Performs related Essential/Non-Essential functions as required.
Skills and Knowledge
Equipment
Ability to use computer, calculator, typewriter, copy machine, facsimile, two-way radio, and other common office equipment.
Critical Skills/Expertise
Working knowledge of office practices and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively with visitors and callers
Ability to keep time work sheets accurate when not completed properly by crews
Ability to accurately perform arithmetic calculations
Ability to analyze current policies and/or procedures and to determine more efficient methods for storing, sorting, and generating computer related information.
Ability to input data into computer using and adding machine and/or calculator by touch
Ability to manage a variety of problems involving several variables within familiar contexts
Job Standards
Completion of secondary education with formal training in computers, plus one (1) year work experience in office practices and procedures or an equivalent combination of training and/or work experience.
Responsibilities
Secretary applies organisational guidelines, rules, and policies in the performance of duties, receives general instructions with detailed instructions given for new procedures or assignment
Requires some judgment when coding data, upgrading computer system, and in proofreading and verifying information to detect inconsistencies.
Work is reviewed by supervisor for technical accuracy, attainment of objectives and completeness, and conformity with organizational policy.
Work Relationships
Secretary maintains contact with office supervisor, other supervisor, road crews, and maintenance personnel.
The purpose of these contacts is to receive assignments, assist in completion of office work requirements, answer questions, and provide required services.
Physical Effort and Work Environment
Job Location
Work is performed in a modern office environment with no unusual physical demands or requirements.
Work may require lifting of files up to 25kg.
Secretary can be exposed to dirt when going to the garage or maintenance repair shop.
Normal vision and hearing activity required in order to read and work with figures and use telephone and/or interact with the public.

Career Application with 'Nocheese Limited'