Laborer Position
Department of Public Works Full-Time Works under the direction of the Public Works Director/Supervisor/Foreman and must be skilled in tasks related to the maintenance and operations of Township. The duties of the Laborer shall include, but not be limited to Supervision or performance of the following: Perform varied types of manual and unskilled labor. Duties may include driving a truck or use of other equipment in connection with job assignments. Load, lift, and move supplies, equipment, and various other materials. NOTE: Laborers must be able to lift a maximum of 50 (fifty) pounds without any type of assistance or restrictions. Dig trenches, perform manual grading. Collect trash, rubbish, recyclable materials, and other refuse. Cut grass, trim hedges, water lawns, and other grounds maintenance. Load and unload trucks. Shovel gravel, sand, snow and other materials. Clean up underbrush, foliage, weeds, help cut down trees, dig out stumps of trees, etc. Sweep streets and clean storm sewers. Load debris into trucks for proper removal; sort, piles, and clean salvageable brick, stone, lumber, metalwork, etc. Occasionally or incidentally, drive trucks and operate other equipment. Perform other duties as directed at the discretion of the Superintendent or Foreman on an as needed basis. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION: The ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position as listed above. Ability to perform heavy manual labor for prolonged periods of time under varying temperature and climate conditions, including the ability to lift 50 pounds without restrictions and the ability to bend over and twist repetitively as necessary and as frequently as required by the job assignment. Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to follow prescribed procedures. All public works employees must be available for shift work. Must possess valid NJ driver’s license, CDL Class B “Air Brakes” rating a definite Plus. There will be a 90 day probationary period. Applicants may be subject to physical exam at Township expense after offer of employment and prior to starting. Salary and benefits are subject to collective bargaining agreement of AFSCME local 3574. Experience in similar job title with references will be considered. Applications with be accepted until closing date or position is filled. Franklin Township reserves the right to interview applicants prior to the closing date of application process. Franklin Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Application is available online at: www.franklintownship.com. Please email application toCmulford@franklintownship.com or deliver personally / mail to: Township of Franklin, Christina Mulford, Deputy Municipal Clerk, 1571 Delsea Drive, Franklinville, NJ 08322 by November 6, 2026.