Job Title: DPW Laborer 2026
Department: Public Works
Job Description:
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.
APPLICATION, RESUME, AND FMCSA DRUG & ALCOHOL CLEARING HOUSE REGISTRATION:
All must be submitted no later than: September 30, 2026. Please include copies of any relevant professional certifications or licenses. Completed application, resume, and proof of clearing house registration (https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov) must be brought to the Department of Public Works, 500 Riverside Way, River Edge, NJ 07661. A copy of your Class “B” (with airbrake endorsement) CDL driver’s license should be included.
Applications can be downloaded by clicking on the Apply Online button below, or picked up at the DPW office at 500 Riverside Way, River Edge, NJ 07661.
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.
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