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ROAD DEPARTMENT LABORER Roxbury, NJ

Posted on: April 8, 2025

GENERAL PURPOSE

To perform various duties as instructed relating to the maintenance of Township roads and drainage systems.  Work tasks include paving work, cleaning and repairing catch basins, installing street signs, traffic control, tree trimming, snow plowing and salting.  Equipment necessary to be operated to include said duties include pickup trucks, small and large dump trucks, various salting equipment, chain saws, brush chippers and asphalt rollers. Other work tasks include assisting other departments such as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Maintaining public roadways to ensure the safety of the motoring public.
  • Cleaning catch basins, stabilizing pipe outfalls. 
  • Drainage pipe installation, trench work
  • Constructing concrete block structures (catch basins).
  • Pothole patching, raking asphalt, ability to follow grades.
  • Traffic direction, work zone safety
  • Maintains and operates various equipment as required including cleaning, greasing, washing and reporting to the supervisor any maintenance requirements.
  • Snow plowing and de-icing roadways

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

  • Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
  • Experience involving asphalt, utility installation, and/or masonry work and the proper operation of related machinery preferred
  • Snow plowing and de-icing experience preferred
  • Necessary Knowledge skills and abilities:

Knowledge of the operating principles of dump trucks. 

  • Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions related to traffic control operations.
  • Basic knowledge of the safe and proper operation of powered equipment such as air compressors, jackhammers, chain saws, brush chippers and asphalt saws.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing where necessary: ability to observe proper safety precautions; ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public; ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions; ability to drive and operate a variety of vehicles under varying weather conditions.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations to determine area and volume.
  • New Township employees are subject to a background check, pre-employment drug screening and a ninety (90) working day probationary period.   
  • Existing employees are subject to a thirty (30) day probationary period

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to obtain a NJ CDL Class B drivers license with air brake endorsement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to stand, talk and hear; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds to a height of 36”.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outside in all weather conditions.  The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions and a loud work environment.

Salary: $20.10/per hour Immediate opening

Email if interested- labellp@roxburynj.us

Licensed Superintendent of Public Works Hopatcong, NJ

Posted on: May 5, 2025

The Borough of Hopatcong is seeking a licensed Superintendent of Public Works. The Public Works Superintendent is responsible for coordinating and supervising employees and outside contractors as needed to maintain the Borough’s infrastructure as well as routine maintenance in the town. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, supervisory staff experience, interaction with labor unions, project management skills, both oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to resident satisfaction.

Required within the first year if employment if not obtained already:

  • CDL
  • UST A/B
  • CPWM
  • Clean Communities and NJ Recycling Certification not required, but a plus.

Please email resume and salary requirements to SSnow@hopatcong.org if interested.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR Pine Hill, NJ

Posted on: May 12, 2025

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR (FULL TIME) – PINE HILL BOROUGH.

Salery Range: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 

PINE HILL BOROUGH, Camden County, is seeking an individual for full-time employment for the position of “Supervisor” in the Public Works Department.

Tasks Will include, but are not limited to, organizing and directing the operation of streets, roads, building, grounds, parks, recreational areas, and waste/recycling collection. Supervising maintenance of all buildings, property, materials, apparatus, and/or equipment used by or designated to be under the control of the department. At the direction of the Manager, formulate effective work assignments for public works personnel and oversee their work performance to ensure excellent work standards, conduct, and output. Ability to drive trucks of varying weight and size and operate various equipment both hand and motorized. A CDL- “A” license is required (A CDL-A abeyance period of 90 days may be negotiated).

Email jgreer@pinehillboronj.com for additional requirements, i.e., education, experience, knowledge, and ability.

Resumes are due no later than Monday, May 26, 2025, at 8:30AM, and must be emailed to the same email address. EOE

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – FOREMAN OF WATER & ROADS Clinton, NJ

Posted on: May 29, 2025

The Town of Clinton seeks an experienced and knowledgeable Foreman to work in our Department of Public Works, Division of Water and Roads.  Generally, under direction assists the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent in planning, organizing, and directing the programs and activities of a wide-ranging public works department such as road, buildings and grounds, and water main/service/facilities operations/maintenance/repair, stormwater system maintenance/repair, interior/exterior maintenance of municipally owned properties, and other duties as assigned.

Specific job duties and knowledge may include, but are not limited to:

  • Daily scheduling and directing of work crews and the methods in which tasks are to be performed.
  • Read and interpret maps, blueprints, surveys, engineering plans and equipment operations manuals.
  • Responsible for safety training and associated record keeping of the Public Works Department.
  • Communicating departmental functions and needs to employees and administering policies and procedures.
  • Oversight/Assistance in maintenance/repair of roadways and storm drain infrastructure
  • Reports for all emergency work to include roads, drainage, snow, wind, ice storms, floods, etc. as required (on 24-hour call) as notified by Police Dispatch and/or Superintendent. Responsible for organizing the Public Works Road Division workforce during these emergency events.
  • Oversight/Assistance in maintenance/repair of the Town of Clinton Water Utility ~100 miles of water main, 750 hydrants, and approximately 7,000 valves/curb boxes that serve approximately 15,000 customers.
  • Oversight/Assistance in maintenance/repair of 10 potable water producing wells (and associated treatment equipment), 3 booster pumps stations and 3 above ground water tanks totaling 5.1 MG of water.
  • Oversight/Assistance with administration/operation of roads/buildings and ground tasks, such as planning, organizing, and directing the programs and department, such as road construction/repair, stormwater management buildings/grounds facility maintenance/repair and weather-related operations/emergencies.
  • Water meter reading and repair
  • Knowledge of computers (Internet/e-mail and other electronic mediums) and job-related software programs, including but not limited to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
  • Water system treatment, distribution, installation, repair, and maintenance procedures.
  • Techniques used in collecting water samples and in conducting, recording standard bacteriological analysis of water and all other tests required by the State/Federal regulations
  • Ability to work independently and or/in group settings, and be detail oriented.
  • Excellent skills in oral, written and electronic communication.
  • Perform such other duties that may be assigned by the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of Water and Roads and/or Business Administrator.

Education/Experience:

  • Possession of a high school diploma (or equivalent) with a minimum of ten (10) years of the above-mentioned experience, of which at least three (3) of those years are in a supervisory/management role in public water and public works operations.

Licenses:

  • Possession of a valid T2 license (Water Treatment) & W2 license (Water Distribution) issued by the NJDEP Department of Environmental Protection

OR

Possession of a valid T1 license (Water Treatment) & W1 license (Water Distribution) ability to obtain your T2 license (Water Treatment) & W2 license (Water Distribution) within twelve (12) months.

  • Possession of a Certified Public Works Manager certificate, or ability to obtain within twenty-four (24) months.
  • Class B (or greater) Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
  • Clean Communities Certification, Stormwater Certification and/or Certified Recycling Professional (CRP) not required, but a plus.

Salary/Benefits:

  • Commensurate on experience
  • Health Benefits
  • Pension

Applicants should submit a resume and completed employment application to Richard Phelan, Administrator at 43 Leigh Street, Clinton, NJ 08809 or via e-mail at rphelan@clintonnj.gov.

Applications are available on the Town’s website (https://www.clintonnj.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif411/f/uploads/toc_employment_application_2_0.pdf), or in-person at the address above.

Mechanic Point Pleasant, NJ

Posted on: June 9, 2025

The Borough of Point Pleasant is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Department of Public Works team as a full-time Diesel Mechanic. Requirements of the position include a valid NJ CDL class B or higher and a clean driving and criminal history record. One (1) year training in diesel engine repair at an accredited community college or vocational school. A minimum of two years’ experience.  Previous public works experience is preferred but not required. Duties to include but are not limited to maintenance and repair of diesel-powered engines including heavy equipment, hydraulic systems, gas powered vehicles, small engine repairs, welding/ fabrication, and snow removal.  The successful applicant will be required to have a criminal background check and drug screening prior to employment. This is a full-time 40hr a week position that may require overtime to be performed in times of emergency.

Applications may be obtained online at www.ptboro.com,  in person at the DPW located at 730 Albert E. Clifton Avenue,  or at Borough Hall in the Administrator’s office at 2233 Bridge Ave.
All applications should be delivered to the department of public works or e-mailed to Mark Lane at Mlane@ptboro.com along with a resume’ and copies of any relevant certifications. As per the current contract the starting salary for this position is $82,631. The Borough of Point Pleasant is a civil service municipality.

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