Truck Driver (Single Axle)

New Jersey Department of Health; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Deferred Compensation

Health (medical, prescription drug, da

Life Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition Reimbursement*

Flexible and Health Spending Accounts

13 paid holidays

Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 s

Telework*+

Alternate Work Week Program*++

Job summary

The New Jersey Department of Health seeks a Transportation Services worker at Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital in Morris Plains, NJ. Under supervision, you will operate, service, load and unload trucks with single rear axles and perform minor repairs as needed.

Requirements include one year of relevant driving experience, a valid CDL Class B with Air Brakes endorsements, and a minimum high school diploma; the role includes comprehensive NJ state employee benefits and a path toward telework

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating and performing routine maintenance on trucks with single rear axles.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class B) with Air Brakes endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Operates, services, makes minor repairs to, loads, and unloads trucks with single rear axles.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Truck operation

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Applicants who Meet the Requirements

Posting expires on: 2026-09-30

Job Description

Under supervision of a supervisory official, in a state department, institution, or agency, operates, services, makes minor repairs to, loads, and unloads trucks with single rear axles; does related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in work involving the operation and routine maintenance of trucks with single rear axles, (i.e., flatbed - 12-foot, 6-8-yard dump truck, tow truck, armored truck, 2-yard dump truck and van - 18-22-foot bed) and other motorized equipment (i.e., snow blowers, salt spreaders, and lift tail gate).

LICENSE: Appointees must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class B) and applicable endorsements (Air Brakes) for the class and type of vehicle being operated.

NOTE: The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.

NOTE: In Department of Human Services, may be required to undergo fire training classes.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

As a NJ State Department, NJDOH offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative leave days)
• Telework*+
• Alternate Work Week Program*++

*Pursuant to Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

+All Direct Patient Care and Operational Positions in the Psychiatric Hospitals are not Eligible to participate in the Telework Program.

++Programs that have 24/7 and direct care of clients will be excluded from the Alternate Work Week Program.

IMPORTANT NOTES

State as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities (SAME) SAME APPLICANTS:

The SAME program applies to unclassified and non competitive titles only. If you are applying under the NJ "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: [e-mail] , or call CSC at 609) 292-4144, option 3.

PHEL Candidates:

If you are a candidate for a position in our Public Health and Environmental Laboratories, you may be subject to pre- and /or post-employment alcohol and drug testing.

Direct Client Care:

If you are a candidate for a position that involves direct client care in one of the State facilities/programs, you may be subject to pre-and/or post- employment drug testing/screening. The cost of any pre-employment testing will be at the candidate's expense. Candidates with a positive drug test result, or those who refuse to be tested and/or cooperate with the testing requirement, will not be hired.

New Jersey First Act:

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, the "New Jersey First Act", all employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey.

Resume Note:

Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.

Authorization to Work:

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the Unite States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations. The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships to the United States.

Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting.

The New Jersey Department of Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skill Requirements

Skill

Skill Level

Required / Desired

facility efficiency and quality Default Desired

Job ID JOB0002934

Number of positions 1

Job Type Classified Non-Competitive

Minimum Education requirement High School Diploma

Division Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital

Program Transportation Services

Location

• Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, 59 Koch Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
• 59 Koch Avenue Greystone Park Psych Hosp, 59 Koch Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 7950