• Laborer Trainee DEPARTMENT: Public Works

    Township of Plainsboro (Plainsboro, NJ)


    TOWNSHIP OF PLAINSBORO NOTICE OF VACANCY

    DATE OF POSTING: June 11, 2025

     

    TITLE: Laborer Trainee DEPARTMENT: Public Works

    HOURS: 40 hours per week; Monday-Friday (in-person)

    ANNUAL SALARY: $41,000 (without CDL); $43,000 (with CDL)

    DEADLINE TO APPLY: Applications accepted until position is filled

    UNION AFFILIATION: Represented by Teamsters Local 701

     

    As a Laborer/Trainee in the Plainsboro Township Department of Public Works, you will help maintain the

    excellent quality of life of township residents by maintaining roads, storm drains, parks and recreational

    facilities, and township buildings.

    We will provide training for you to perform the following duties:

    • Operate both light and heavy-duty single axle trucks, backhoe, and loaders for various daily

    assignments that can include brush collection, leaf collection, snow removal and hauling materials to

    job sites.

    • Operate turf mowing equipment and all power attachments required for park, ballfield and landscape

    maintenance

    • Wash and service Township vehicles

    • Maintain municipal rights-of-way and easements; duties include but are not limited to storm drain

    repairs, cleaning, debris removal, plant and/or prune trees, shrubbery & flowers

    • Install and repair street and highway signs.

    • Repair road beds including asphalt, shoulders and storm drainage pipes.

    Requirements:

    • Valid driver’s license with good driving record

    • Must obtain CDL Class A with air brake endorsement or obtain within 1 year of hire. The Township

    will provide training and reimbursement for the cost of the test, as well as providing opportunities to

    take the test on Township time.

    • Ability and desire to work outdoors in all types of weather.

    • Ability to perform tasks requiring heavy physical labor often for prolonged periods under adverse

    weather conditions

    HOW TO APPLY:

    Any further clarification and/or questions may be directed to Human Resources at 609-799-0909 ext. 1105.

    Applications available online at www.plainsboronj.com

    THE TOWNSHIP OF PLAINSBORO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER