Laborer 1 - Road Division

Hunterdon County•Hunterdon County, NJ

About The Position

Hunterdon County’s Department of Public Works Road Division is hiring a full-time Laborer 1. This is an opportunity to learn the skills needed to maintain and repair roads and bridges, including learning to operate equipment and vehicles that require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The County will assist with learning, practicing, and preparing for the CDL examination. Effective April 1, 2026, Department of Public Works employees must obtain a CDL permit within 90 days of hiring and a CDL license within six months of obtaining the permit; the County will provide CDL training. The position involves varied manual and unskilled labor, including clearing underbrush; mowing and trimming; removing trees; road patching; and delivering, shoveling, and preparing surface materials. Participation in annual snow removal work is mandatory. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary and appropriate to the classification. The position is covered by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission and requires successful completion of a 120-day working test period.

Requirements

Possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license.
Obtain a CDL permit within 90 days of hiring and a CDL license within six months of obtaining the permit, effective April 1, 2026.
Successfully complete a 120-day working test period.

Responsibilities

Perform manual and unskilled labor work for road and bridge maintenance and repair.
Clear underbrush; mow and trim; and remove trees.
Perform road patching and deliver, shovel, and prepare surface materials.
Learn to operate equipment, including vehicles requiring a CDL.
Participate in annual snow removal work.
Complete the required CDL permit and licensing milestones, with County-provided training.