Public Works Laborers - Sewer Division

Cherry Hill Police Department; Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes; On-site; EUR 2,429,000 - 3,401,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position (Teamsters Local 676)

Job summary

The Cherry Hill Department of Public Works seeks two Laborer 1 candidates for the Sewer division to perform varied manual labor under supervision, including digging, cleaning, grass cutting, and operating basic maintenance equipment.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma, valid New Jersey driver’s license, and be able to communicate in English. The role is on-site with 24-hour on-call requirements; salary is $24.04/hour under the Teamsters Local 676 union contract.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of skilled and safe operation of trucks and maintenance equipment.
• New Jersey residency and valid NJ Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains buildings and grounds.
• Transport small equipment to the job site.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain workmanship standards.
• Respond to leaf collection, snow and other emergencies.
• Operate trucks, lawn mowers, pumps and other maintenance equipment.
• Assist with other maintenance and laboring duties.
• Grease, lubricate and adjust equipment.
• Be on-call 24 hours and work extra hours during emergencies.

Skills

Equipment operation

Record keeping

Load and deliver

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Lifting up to 100 lb

Education

High School Diploma

English communication

Job description

Public Works Laborers - Sewer Division

The Cherry Hill Department of Public Works is looking for qualified candidates to fill two (2) Laborer 1 positions in the Sewer division.

Position Summary

Under supervision, performs varied types of manual and unskilled labor work, such as digging, painting, errands, mixing of cement, stream cleaning, grass cutting, etc.

Required to drive a Township truck with appurtenant equipment (i.e. generators, trailers, snowplow, and salt spreader).

Performs other duties as requested by Supervisor/Department Head.

Essential Functions

• Cleans and maintains buildings and grounds or facilities.


• Must be able to transport small equipment to the job site.


• Ensures that proper safety procedures are followed and that reasonable standards of workmanship and output are maintained.


• Responds to and may work along with other Public Works employees during leaf collection and in the clearing and removal of snow and/or other emergent conditions or situations.


• Will be subject to 24-hour on-call; may be required to work extra hours as required during emergencies, i.e., snowstorms, leaf collection, flooding, etc.


• Drives and/or operates trucks, lawn mowers, pumps and other maintenance equipment as needed.


• Assists with other maintenance and laboring duties when there is no need for truck and/or equipment operation.


• Required to grease, lubricate and adjust lawnmowers, tractors, spreaders, chainsaws, etc.

Note: The essential functions for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Ability to communicate in the English language both verbally and in writing.

Experience

• Knowledge of the skilled and safe operation of trucks, construction and maintenance equipment.

Skills Required

• Knowledge of construction operations and procedures and the proper use of mechanized equipment, including cleaning, servicing and making minor adjustments to the equipment.


• Ability to gain working knowledge and to attend seminars/courses, etc. to be trained in technological advances.


• Ability to understand, remember and expedite oral and written directions.


• Ability to check, clean and service trucks and mechanized equipment.


• Ability to keep simple records.


• Ability to load, unload, lift and deliver equipment and materials.


• Ability to work harmoniously with associates, other divisions, departments and the general public.


• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

Other Requirements

• Valid NJ Driver's license


• New Jersey residency required pursuant to NJSA 54:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70).


• Successful pre-employment background check.

This is a Union position under Teamsters Local 676 – Blue Collar.

Salary: $24.04/hour per Union Contract

Qualifications

Valid New Jersey Driver’s license is required. Knowledge of the skilled and safe operation of trucks, construction and maintenance equipment.

Special Requirements

Other Requirements: A pre-employment background investigation required. New Jersey residency required pursuant to NJSA 54:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), if selected for the position.

Job Details

Category Municipal Status Open Salary $24.04 per hour Posted September 23, 2026 4:30 PM Closing Open Until Filled