Sanitation Worker

Borough of Glen Rock; Glen Rock (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Borough of Glen Rock in Bergen County is seeking an entry-level, full-time Public Works Sanitation Swingperson to perform sanitation collection, street maintenance, and tree crew duties. This role requires outdoor work in all weather and physical labor as needed.

Successful applicants must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license, CDL Class B (minimum), and will undergo background and drug testing prior to appointment, with the Borough reserving the right to interview before the closing

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license, CDL Class B.
• Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in all weather.
• Successful applicants must pass a background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Sanitation Collector: collect and dispose of daily household trash, heavy bulk, recycling.
• Road Dept. Laborer: maintain streets, drainage, parks, equipment; heavy labor in adverse weather.
• Tree Crew Laborer: prune, felling, de-limbing and cross-cutting with specialty equipment; prior climbing and rigging preferred.

Education

CDL Class B license

Job description

Responsibilities

• Sanitation Collector: collect & dispose of daily household trash, heavy bulk, recycling, etc.
• Road Dept. Laborer: construction, maintenance, repair and clean streets, drainage systems, parks and playgrounds, vehicle fleet and equipment, public buildings and facilities, leaf, brush, snow removal, etc. Lifting and/or heavy manual labor in adverse weather conditions is required.
• Tree Crew Laborer: pruning, felling, de-limbing and cross-cutting of trees using specialty equipment. This is a physically demanding role working outside in all weather conditions. Preferably have 5 years+ prior work-related experience, safely operate related equipment (chain saws, chipping machines, common hand tools, dump truck, bucket truck, etc.), reliable and hard working. Prior climbing and rigging experience is preferred.

PUBLIC WORKS SANITATION SWINGPERSON - BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK, Bergen County

seeks qualified individual for entry level full-time (40 hours per week) position for the following duties & responsibilities:

• Sanitation Collector: collect & dispose of daily household trash, heavy bulk, recycling, etc.
• Road Dept. Laborer: construction, maintenance, repair and clean streets, drainage systems, parks and playgrounds, vehicle fleet and equipment, public buildings and facilities, leaf, brush, snow removal, etc. Lifting and/or heavy manual labor in adverse weather conditions is required.
• Tree Crew Laborer: pruning, felling, de-limbing and cross-cutting of trees using specialty equipment. This is a physically demanding role working outside in all weather conditions. Preferably have 5 years+ prior work-related experience, safely operate related equipment (chain saws, chipping machines, common hand tools, dump truck, bucket truck, etc.), reliable and hard working. Prior climbing and rigging experience is preferred.

Successful applicants are required to possess a valid New Jersey drivers license, CDL Class B, minimum.

Final candidate(s) will be required to complete an Employment Application and undergo a background check and drug test prior to appointment. The Borough reserves the right to interview candidates prior to the closing date.

Application deadline is Thursday, October 16, 2026.