Public Works - Service Worker II

township of east brunswick – service worker ii (full time)

the township of east brunswick is accepting applications for a full‑time service worker ii within the department of public works. This position will work under the direction of the roads coordinator and with a group of employees to perform tasks involving maintenance, repair, resurfacing, construction of roads, sewer infrastructure, leaf collection, snow and ice control, and other duties as assigned. Main responsibilities include:

• improving operations, decreasing turn‑around times, streamlining work process and working cooperatively and jointly with all township departments to provide quality service.
• preparing the job site for work by setting up and placing warning devices and traffic barricades.
• ensuring materials and tools are available as needed, returning tools and equipment to the proper place, and keeping tools and supplies in a clean and orderly condition.
• installing, cleaning, repairing catch basins, headwalls, and associated drainage structures.
• sweeping the streets and shoveling accumulations into containers and trucks.
• assisting in snow and ice control and having the ability to operate vehicles equipped with snowplows and spreaders.
• performing related duties as assigned.

must be willing and able to respond to emergencies outside normal working hours.

• health insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• flexible spending account
• employee assistance programs
• retirement plans; 457b and pension
• paid time off for vacation, sick leave, personal, and holidays

knowledge, skills, & abilities:– knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, practices, occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in performing general maintenance and repair work.– ability to identify, use and operate common hand and power tools; the equipment, materials and methods used in storm sewer pipe installation, repair and maintenance; safety regulations and procedures pertaining to work, including but not limited to proper trench shoring and barricading methods.–

ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in english sufficiently to perform this position.

experience: 1 year plus related experience in road maintenance.

Education:

high school diploma and/or equivalent required. Licensing & certification: valid nj driver’s license and (cdl) class ‘b’ commercial driver’s license with proper endorsements and capable of operating equipment and vehicles necessary for the completion of assignments.

the township reserves the right to hire prior to the closing of the submission of applications. It is the policy of the township of east brunswick to provide equal opportunity in its employment on the basis of merit and fitness and without discrimination because of race, religion, color, sex, political affiliation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, age or military service.

As per the state of new jersey, if you begin your employment on september 1, 2011 or later, you must reside in new jersey. If you do not, you have one year after the date you accept employment to relocate your residence to new jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your employment.