Operating Engineer

Description: Operating Engineer 1

SALARY RANGE: $52,308.32 - $75,954.22

POSTING NO.: 250-26

ISSUE DATE: 8/28/2026

CLOSING DATE: 9/29/2026

LOCATION:

East Jersey State Prison, Maintenance Unit – Woodbridge, NJ

Under supervision of a supervisor in a state institution, department, or agency, takes a leading part in the operation and maintenance of power and heating plants and auxiliary equipment; does related work as required.

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of experience in work involving the operation and repair of stationary steam boilers and auxiliary equipment of a power plant or high-pressure heating plant.

LICENSE:
Appointees must possess an appropriate Operating Engineer`s license (Blue Seal minimum) of the appropriate grade, issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor.

NOTE:

Candidates will be admitted to the examination who possess any grade Operating Engineer`s license, but appointments to specific vacancies will be contingent upon possession of the appropriate license for the size and type equipment involved.

* Pursuant to the State/Department’s policy, procedures and/or guidelines.

Joining the second largest department in the State of New Jersey offers many benefits to acknowledge the hard work, dedication and leadership of staff members. Statewide benefits include:

• Alternate Work Week available for some positions
• Telework available for some positions
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Time Off
• 13 State Holidays
• Health and Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance available through certain plans
• Flexible and Health Savings Accounts (FSA)/(HSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Up to $250 in rewards for exercising
• Gym membership discounts
• Diversity & Inclusion events
• Workplace security, health and safety
• Incarcerated Person empowerment and rehabilitation

The SAME program allows candidates, who identify as having a significant disability, to apply for non-competitive and unclassified positions through a fast track hiring process. For more information about the SAME program and the Fast Track Hiring program, visit the CSC Website at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). email: SAME.gov or please . If you have any questions, please email, or call the contact as indicated on the job vacancy announcement.

If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above.