DPW Laborer

BOROUGH OF RIVER EDGE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

3 OPEN POSITIONS: LABORER

The Borough of River Edge has an opening for the position of Laborer
This is a full-time position in the Department of Public Works

DESCRIPTION:

Under immediate or general supervision, the main duty will consist of recycling. Will also perform various types of manual, skilled and semi-skilled tasks involved in maintenance of public buildings, parks, grounds, roads and sewers including, but not limited to chipping, landscaping, leaf/brush collection, shoveling, plowing, catch basin maintenance, road work, paving/patching, building & grounds maintenance, cleaning, and other related duties as assigned and as needed.

Masonry skills a plus. Candidate must be customer service oriented and be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs. Must be available for mandatory emergency overtime (rain and snow events). A successful candidate must have U.S. Citizenship, a High School diploma or equivalent, and State of N.J. residency.

LICENSES:
Must have a valid Class “B” (CDL) driver’s license (with airbrake endorsement) and be able to obtain a tanker endorsement within one year from date of hire.

SALARY RANGE:
$47,761 - $55,543

Pre-employment physical and drug screen required. Salary based on experience. Position includes paid holidays, medical benefits, 457 plan, and pension.

The Borough of River Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and reserves the right to hire the candidate of their choosing prior to the closing date.