Employment Opportunities

Current Openings:

Full-Time Public Works Truck Driver

Job Overview

This is a full-time position which under immediate or general supervision, performs a variety of manual, skilled and semi-skilled tasks involved in the maintenance and repair of township roads, storm sewers, parks and other public work facilities.

Duties Include but Are Not Limited To:

Ability to drive Township trucks including dump trucks, mason dump, street sweeper;
Use a variety of equipment, specialty tools and machinery to perform skilled, semi-skilled and manual labor;
Will be required to work overtime to perform snow/ice removal and storm damage cleanup and to be on call for emergencies;
Performs duties so assigned by the Public Works Supervisor or Foreman.

Qualifications

Successful candidate must be eighteen (18) years of age or older and reside in New Jersey unless otherwise exempted by law. Will be required to pass pre-employment and random drug testing, background / reference check and motor vehicle record check.

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to perform manual tasks either alone or as a member of a group;
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for prolonged periods of time under varying temperatures and climatic conditions;
Ability to follow safety precautions in the operation of assigned tools and equipment;
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, be self-motivated and able to function efficiently within a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment;
Ability to work in a team-orientated environment with the ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships;
Ability to deal effectively and patiently with the general public, other Township employees, including management and municipal officials in a pleasant, tactful, professional and efficient manner;
Strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills.

License and Certification

Applicants must possess at a minimum a valid NJ Class B Driver’s License.
High School Diploma or GED required.

Physical Requirement

Physical conditions adequate to perform required tasks, including ability to lift loads of greater than 50 lbs.;
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.

Wages and Benefits

Union position with starting salary of $26.39. Benefits include health, dental, pension and paid time off.

Application Procedure

Interested parties may obtain applications from Frankford Township Human Resources at the Municipal Building or download the application here. Completed applications should be submitted to the Human Resources Coordinator located at 151 US Highway 206, Augusta, NJ 07822 or by e-mailing Katie LaBrunda, HR Coordinator, at financeclerk@frankfordtwp-nj.com. Application Deadline: Position open until filled. Interviews will begin August 15^th.

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