DPW Laborer – Harrington Park Borough.

New Jersey State League of Municipalities; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Borough of Harrington Park is seeking a qualified individual to join its Department of Public Works as a full-time laborer. The ideal candidate will hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A preferred) and bring experience in maintenance, landscaping, tree work, snow plowing, equipment operation, and related trades.

They must be available to work full-time, including standby and emergency assignments on weekends and holidays, with overtime during leaf collection and winter snow/ice

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A preferred).
• Experience in general maintenance, landscaping, tree work, snow plowing, and equipment operation.
• Willing to work full-time including weekends and holidays; standby and overtime may be required.
• Starting salary noted in ad: $47,544.40.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance tasks for the Department of Public Works.
• Operate equipment for paving, snow/ice control, and landscaping.
• Assist with tree work, jackhammer, chainsaw, and related tools.
• Assist with standby and emergency response as needed.

Skills

CDL Class A

General maintenance

Landscaping

Tree work

Snow plowing

Equipment operation

Mechanical repairs

Paving

Hand tools

Power tools

Automotive skills

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Welding

Job description

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The Borough of Harrington Park is seeking a qualified individual to join its Department of Public Works as a full-time laborer.

The ideal candidate must hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A preferred) and possess experience in general maintenance, landscaping, tree work (including chipping and chainsaw operation), snow plowing, equipment operation, mechanical repairs, paving, and the use of hand and power tools. Automotive mechanical skills are highly desirable. Additional knowledge in carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, and welding is considered a strong asset. The successful candidate must be available to work full-time, including standby and emergency assignments on weekends and holidays. Availability for overtime during leaf collection in the fall and snow/ice control in the winter is also required. The selected candidate will be hired at Step 1 of the current Department of Public Works (DPW) contract, with a starting salary of $47,544.40.

The Borough of Harrington Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that the Borough reserves the right to make a hiring decision prior to the application deadline.